SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The Mississippi Court of Appeals has denied former Southaven Mayor Greg Davis‘ request for a rehearing in a civil case involving the city.
In June 2014, Davis was found guilty of embezzling funds and defrauding the city of Southaven.
From July 2009 to April 2011, the former mayor charged $130,436.52 on city credit cards, was reimbursed $128,642.59 for things bought on his personal cards, and received mileage reimbursement totaling $37,316.99.
An investigation found the former mayor provided little to no documentation to support these claimed expenses.
According to court documents, Davis initially repaid $96,000 to the city, believing that would cover everything.
However, when the auditor ordered him to pay an additional $74,000, Davis refused and wanted the original money he paid returned.
A Hinds County Chancery Court ruled Davis will have to pay back more than $73,000 to the city of Southaven.