Abarca Alleges Jackson County Bribes & Suspends Campaign

Aftermath report to a recent special meeting announcement from Jackson County Legislative Chair Manny Abarca and a glimpse at biz as usual in the Courthouse.

There's more to report on this story but for now . . . Here's the basics of today's presser:  

In a statement Thursday afternoon, Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forté said he received a phone call from Abarca on Wednesday night, during which Abarca told him about "allegations of corruption involving several elected officials and other individuals."

As part of his announcement earlier Thursday, Abarca said he was suspending his campaign for Jackson County executive to focus on the investigation of the alleged bribe.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KSHB: Jackson County chair alleges legislators approached with bribes

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