Melton - total embarrassment

And I mean, total:

Mayor Frank Melton, the subject of an arrest warrant for allegedly violating terms of his probation, will likely remain in a Jackson hospital this weekend after complaining of chest pains, his attorney said Friday.

Melton, 57, who had double bypass heart surgery last month, has been on probation because of misdemeanor weapons charges. If the allegations stand, Melton could go to jail.

Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin told The Clarion-Ledger of Jackson that he plans to allow Melton to conclude his hospital stay before arresting him. More, here.

Pitiful. But one can imagine why an extended stay in sickbay is the preferred option. Years ago I wrote in a column that Mr. Melton was a "loose cannon." I was roundly chastised, not the least by him on his "Bottom Line" special on WLBT. And now...