Commissioner of Department of Corrections and Local Businessman Indicted By Federal Grand Jury

November 6, 2014

JACKSON- State Auditor Stacey Pickering participated in a news conference with federal agencies today in Jackson where former Department of Corrections Commissioner Chis Epps and local businessman Cecil McCrory were indicted by a federal grand jury.

Epps and McCrory face 49 counts of criminal charges including bribery and kickbacks.

“It is a very sad day in Mississippi when individuals with a history of public service are charged with blatantly committing crimes to increase their personal fortunes. They are accused of deliberately violating public trust while serving in positions of leadership. This case is a textbook example of state, local and federal officials working together to protect taxpayer money,” Pickering said.

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