Longstanding distrust between Jackson law enforcement and the Hinds County district attorney’s office came out especially Wednesday in Mayor Frank Melton’s trial, with county prosecutors using defense attorney tactics to grill city police officials.
Hinds County Senior Assistant District Attorney Stanley Alexander twice suggested Jackson police manufactured reports and falsified evidence in an effort to cover up alleged crimes committed by the mayor.
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
The bill passed on Thursday would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals.
