Dwayne K. Pickett, Sr., New Jerusalem Church's senior pastor, sued Jackson City Council President and Ward 7 Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay (pictured right) and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks (left) for slander on Oct. 14, 2021. Pickett alleges that Banks told Lindsay and others that the pastor offered Banks a $50,000 bribe. Photo courtesy City of Jackson