Eyewitness News Everywhere has learned former Shelby County Commissioner Bruce Thompson has been indicted.
According to the indictment, Thompson took more than $250,000 to guarantee a contract for H & M Construction Company, Inc. to build new schools in Memphis. Thompson faces one count of extortion and three counts of fraud.
Thompson served District 5 during is term as Shelby County Commissioner. He is the latest in a long line of current or former city leaders to be indicted on federal charges.
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