Jury Selection Begins for Former City Manager Nick Mimms’ Trial
Jury selection has begun in Fort Pierce for the trial of former City Manager Nick Mimms, who is accused of bid tampering and official misconduct related to a downtown corridor project.
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, September 28, 2026 —
Jury selection commenced Monday in Fort Pierce for the trial of Nick Mimms, the former City Manager. Mimms faces charges including bid tampering and official misconduct.
The legal proceedings are centered on allegations stemming from a downtown corridor project. The specific details of the downtown corridor project were not elaborated upon in the available information. Similarly, the exact timeline of the alleged offenses and the period during which Mimms served as City Manager were not provided.
The prosecution’s case is expected to present evidence related to the bid tampering and official misconduct charges. The defense will have the opportunity to present its arguments during the trial. The nature of the bid tampering allegations and the specific instances of alleged official misconduct remain key points of focus for the upcoming proceedings. The outcome of the jury selection process is a critical first step in the trial.
Further information regarding the contractors involved, the value of the project, or specific dates of alleged misconduct was not made public at this stage. The court has begun the process of identifying and selecting qualified jurors who will hear the case. The trial is expected to proceed following the completion of jury selection. The specific court where the jury selection is taking place is within Fort Pierce.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooke Chau on www.wptv.com, see more information here.
