Monday, January 9, 2023

Toni Johnson Pleads Guilty, Goes Home

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

(Jackson, MS) Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announced that Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson pled guilty today to two counts of Embezzlement by a Public Official in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated § 97-11-25 and one count of making False Representations to Defraud the Government in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated § 97-7- 10.

Johnson, who represented District 2, served as Chairperson of the Hinds County Election Commission in 2020 and again in 2021, until her resignation as Chairperson following the investigation into suspected fraud. Johnson was indicted on multiple felony charges involving the embezzlement of Hinds County property and the submission of false claims to defraud the Hinds County. The funds and property Johnson misused were intended to keep voters safe during the 2020 election which took place at the height of the pandemic.

Johnson was sentenced to 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) with 15 years suspended and 5 years to be served in MDOC’s Intensive Supervised Probation followed by 5 years of post-release supervision.  Johnson was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount $24,216.00 to be paid over the course of her probationary period.

“Today’s plea brings to a conclusion another example of blatant public corruption uncovered by the Office of the State Auditor and successfully prosecuted by our office,” DA Owens said following the plea hearing. “It is sad and disappointing that the funds that Johnson misappropriated were intended to protect Hinds County citizens exercising their rights during the 2020 election.”

Two other individual entered guilty pleas in this scheme late last year and are expected to be sentenced in the coming months. Johnson’s conviction in this matter renders her ineligible to hold elected office or other position of public trust in the State of Mississippi.

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

Doesn't KWJ owe more than $24k to the State while serving as Hinds County Administrator? Not sure the plea is much to crow about. Kind of a let down. Tip of the cap to Lisa Ross; scorched earth worked.

Anonymous said...

Means nothing more than peeing in a cup every six months.

The same gal who said, "I look forward to complete exoneration".

Anonymous said...

But she screamed that this was a racist prosecution and that she was innocent. Why does the local media show airbrushed photos of her that don't even resemble her?

So this means no time in custody. What a joke.

Anonymous said...

No mention of the judge who crafted this ridiculous sentence, but I guess that's irrelevant.

You know damned well the two whose sentences were delayed following their guilty pleas were going to send her up the river. This chicken-shit plea-bargain allowed by the prosecutor is a miscarriage of justice.

Maybe now she can relax and watch the stolen wide-screen.

Anonymous said...

The fix was in.

Kingfish said...

It's Dickinson the Dummy.

Screwed up the garbage contract and created the so called veto of no votes.

Threw out all the charges against Beth Ann White so she could go kill a woman and baby.

There are others but you get the idea of Dickinson the dumbass.

Hard pass said...

And Jody Owens wants to be re-elected?

Anonymous said...

Who's worse: Dickenson or the grifter who writes poetry and gives out blessings?

Anonymous said...

10:10 - It's Hinds County. You know the voters wanted her sent home or found not guilty if trial had proceeded...and yes, they will re-elect him.

Anonymous said...

We wonder why people keep doing things like this. With little to no consequences, why wouldn’t you?

Anonymous said...

Catch and release?

Anonymous said...

WOW! What a blessing!! I wonder if the other 2 will be blessed as well?

We'll be watching....

Anonymous said...

Good question 10;10. These results of this case probably just got him re-elected.

Anonymous said...

The pro-crime residents in Hinds county simply outnumber those that are fans of the civilization and order.

The judges reflect the ideals of that majority.

I moved to an area with leaders that at least somewhat share my values and life goals.
Highly recommend it.

Anonymous said...

How much was stolen or grifted? Looks like the juice was worth the squeeze.

Anonymous said...

This is just crazy.

Anonymous said...

Give the ex Governor the same deal

Anonymous said...

Give the ex Governor the same deal

That won't satisfy the bloodthirsty partisans at MT.

Anonymous said...

5 years is pretty harsh considering the amount involved. Hopefully Phil and friends are on deck next. They should expect a few life sentences each if they get similar treatment as Toni.

Anonymous said...

"Your honor, motion to fix."

Anonymous said...

*Now paging Phil Bryant and Brett Fraud*…..

Anonymous said...

9:19 The amount involved? It was several hundred thousand dollars! And she pays back $20 something thousand & 5 years at-home or where ever the judge or da allows her to go? Hinds Co justice is deplorable.

Anonymous said...

It appears Ms Johnson got a great deal! The steal was profitable for her. Justice, accountability, given the seriousness and extent of the crimes? NOT!!!

Anonymous said...

If she gets the probation officer this will be a cake walk.

Anonymous said...

Hinds County District Attorney Office needs to be taken over by the State. Jody Ownes has not put 1 single high profile criminal in jail.
Greta Bully = free
Toni Johnson = free
Brett Favre = free

Anonymous said...

Another Mess by Jess

Anonymous said...

At least she gets to keep the wide-screen and the remaining 180K. Cool Beans!


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