Controversies surrounding two Jackson nightclubs have put the clubs in the center of separate lawsuits, one as a defendant, the other as the plaintiff.
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Two former Jackson police officers are disputing the amount that federal prosecutors say they must pay in restitution for the 2006 demolition of a Ridgeway Street duplex. Marcus Wright and Michael Recio, both former bodyguards to the late Mayor Frank…
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Michael Recio, who served as a Jackson police officer and bodyguard to the late Mayor Frank Melton, will serve one year of probation for his role in the 2006 warrantless destruction of a Ridgeway Street duplex. Recio's sentence, which includes…
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A federal judge has sentenced former Jackson police officer Marcus Wright to one year of probation for his role in the 2006 warrantless destruction of a private home on Ridgeway Street. The incident attracted controversy as an example of the…
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Marcus Wright, former bodyguard for the late Mayor Frank Melton, is set to face sentencing Sept. 4 for his role in the 2006 demolition of a private home. Wright pled guilty in Oct. 2008 to misdemeanor conspiracy, ending a lengthy…
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Mayor Frank Melton told the Jackson Free Press in February that he was concerned enough about the costs of lawsuits to him personally that he had set up a blind trust to protect his personal fortune.
Former mayoral bodyguard Michael Recio has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for his role in the 2006 demolition of a Ridgeway Street duplex, according to WAPT and a federal attorney with knowledge of the case. Recio was the last remaining…
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The civil rights trial of Jackson police officer Michael Recio will proceed next week, despite requests by federal prosecutors for a postponement after the death of Mayor Frank Melton. Prosecutors…
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Mayor Frank Melton's memorial service is scheduled for noon Tuesday, May 12, at Thalia Mara Hall. On Monday, his body will lie in state at City Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Melton's graveside service will take place at the Houston Memorial Gardens…
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The Associated Press is reporting that Jackson Mayor Frank Melton has died. Shortly before polls closed Tuesday evening around 7 p.m., the mayor went into cardiac arrest at his…
In an emergency meeting held at 4 p.m. today, the Jackson City Council voted 5-to-1 to appoint Ward 2 Councilman Leslie McLemore as interim mayor after Mayor Frank Melton succumbed to cardiac arrest just as the primary polls closed Tuesday…
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May 5, 2009—WAPT and other sources are reporting that Mayor Frank Melton is en route to St. Dominic in an ambulance. May be in cardiac arrest; "unresponsive," according to scanners and sources.
Update: Sources are telling WAPT that he was in full cardiac arrest when the ambulance…
Burglars broke into the State Street campaign headquarters for incumbent Jackson Mayor Frank Melton early Saturday morning, reports WAPT, stealing a computer and a TV.
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A federal judge has denied the latest attempt to separate the civil rights trial of Mayor Frank Melton and his former bodyguard Michael Recio. In an order (PDF) filed today, Judge Dan Jordan ruled that Recio’s attorney Cynthia Stewart…
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A federal judge will hear arguments today on whether to hold separate trials for Mayor Frank Melton and his former police bodyguard Michael Recio. Melton and Recio are under federal…
The city is forking out big money for illegal business closings, but not nearly as much as it could be. Deputy City Attorney Pieter Teuwissen told City Council Monday afternoon that the city had managed to talk down damages regarding…
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The federal government will take up the burden of Michael Recio’s mounting legal expenses. Cynthia Stewart, Recio’s attorney, requested that the court appoint her as a public defender, and yesterday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda Anderson granted her request. Recio is…
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Walt, you're not worth the dynamite. :)
Nov 07, 2009 [The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days Walt: The Patriots will win and otherwise beat up the Colts tomorrow and soften them up for us…
Nov 07, 2009 Council Renames Northside Library for Tisdale Walt: Rex and Ghost, Stokes Pond is a big step up from lots of things named after horrible people around the…
Nov 07, 2009 [Kamikaze] To Our Health Walt: Congrats on the new baby. Start he or she off right as a Steelers fan and they will enjoy many happy days.…
Nov 07, 2009 2009 New Orleans Saints = Real Deal? Walt: ITodd needs some help. ITodd needs some help. Go on Donna, do your thang! Help your man! He needs…
Nov 07, 2009 [Editorial] Johnson Fumbles Walt: Seems to me Johnson handled the situation just right. Why should Johnson grant Ill Weill additional powers. I bet Weill voted against him.…
Nov 07, 2009 JFP INDEX: VIP White Jackson Ironghost: Actually, Ronni, I'm curious where this whole Media Diversity progrom will end. After you've shamed VIP into submission, what's next? Are…
Nov 06, 2009 JFP INDEX: VIP White Jackson Ronni M: Bubba, like most things, it's only unimportant if it has no affect on *your* life. If you were an African…
» Looking for a new spot for lunch Monday? How about Suniora's downtown? http://tinyurl.com/yflcsmh. Fri Nov 06 01:39:31 pm 2009
» Protestors at MDOC this morning demanding Epps stop inmate abuses. Read about it at http://tinyurl.com/yloe8fy. Fri Nov 06 01:37:21 pm 2009
» The JFP needs someone NOW to compile event listings through Jan. About 20 hrs week/$8 hr. Detail-oriented. assistant@jacksonfreepress.com Fri Nov 06 10:49:04 am 2009
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Nov 07, 2009[Kamikaze] To Our Health
Kamikaze: Thanks Walt. It is bliss indeed. Bliss of course knowing that there are NO Steeler fans in THIS household lol
Nov 07, 2009
Council Renames Northside Library for Tisdale
Walt: Thanks, Iron. Good looking out. I know you meant to say you wouldn't harm people you have affection toward. Tell…
Nov 07, 2009
Council Renames Northside Library for Tisdale
Ironghost:
Walt, you're not worth the dynamite. :)
Nov 07, 2009
[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Walt: The Patriots will win and otherwise beat up the Colts tomorrow and soften them up for us…
Nov 07, 2009
Council Renames Northside Library for Tisdale
Walt: Rex and Ghost, Stokes Pond is a big step up from lots of things named after horrible people around the…
Nov 07, 2009
[Kamikaze] To Our Health
Walt: Congrats on the new baby. Start he or she off right as a Steelers fan and they will enjoy many happy days.…
Nov 07, 2009
2009 New Orleans Saints = Real Deal?
Walt: ITodd needs some help. ITodd needs some help. Go on Donna, do your thang! Help your man! He needs…
Nov 07, 2009
[Editorial] Johnson Fumbles
Walt: Seems to me Johnson handled the situation just right. Why should Johnson grant Ill Weill additional powers. I bet Weill voted against him.…
Nov 07, 2009
JFP INDEX: VIP White Jackson
Ironghost: Actually, Ronni, I'm curious where this whole Media Diversity progrom will end. After you've shamed VIP into submission, what's next? Are…
Nov 06, 2009
JFP INDEX: VIP White Jackson
Ronni M: Bubba, like most things, it's only unimportant if it has no affect on *your* life. If you were an African…