Chris Epps

Christopher B. "Chris" Epps is a former commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He was the agency's longest serving commissioner and had worked for it for 32 years.^[1]

He originated from Tchula, Mississippi.^[1]

On Wednesday November 5, 2014 Epps resigned from his position. On November 6 the Federal Government of the United States revealed that it had indicted Epps on corruption charges.^[1] In February 2015 Epps pleaded guilty to the corruption charges.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Pettus, Emily Wagster. "Epps’ star falls in Miss. after federal indictment" (Archive). Washington Times. November 8, 2014. Retrieved on February 27, 2015.
^ Blinder, Alan. "2 Former Mississippi Officials Plead Guilty in a Graft Case Involving Private Prisons." The New York Times. February 25, 2015. Retrieved on February 27, 2015.

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[Pettus-1] Pettus, Emily Wagster. "Epps’ star falls in Miss. after federal indictment" (Archive). Washington Times. November 8, 2014. Retrieved on February 27, 2015.

[2] Blinder, Alan. "2 Former Mississippi Officials Plead Guilty in a Graft Case Involving Private Prisons." The New York Times. February 25, 2015. Retrieved on February 27, 2015.

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