Former Canton alderman tied to bribery scheme seeks to postpone sentencing

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A former Canton city alderman tied to a nearly decade-old bribery scheme there is asking for his sentencing to be delayed.

Andrew Grant recently filed a motion to continue his sentencing, saying he has brought on a new attorney to aid in the sentencing phase.

“Due to circumstances with Mr. Grant’s current counsel, a continuance is needed to allow attorney Sellers to review sentencing documents, adequately prepare for sentencing, and properly advise his client,” attorney Aafram Sellers wrote…

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