May 23, 2025

News Summary Tiawana Brown, a Charlotte City Council member, and her daughters have been indicted for wire fraud conspiracy. Allegations state they submitted false applications for $124,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Authorities discovered misuse of funds for personal expenses. Brown claims the charges are politically motivated and has repaid a portion of the funds. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison, raising concerns about the integrity

News Summary Tiawana Brown, a Charlotte City Councilmember, along with her daughters, has been indicted for allegedly defrauding COVID-19 relief programs of over $124,000. The charges include conspiracy and wire fraud, with claims of submitting false loan applications. The funds were reportedly misused for personal expenses rather than legitimate business needs, including a lavish birthday celebration. Brown, who intends to plead not guilty, has a controversial history and claims the

News Summary Tiawana Brown, a Charlotte City Council member, has been indicted on federal COVID loan fraud charges alongside her daughters. The family allegedly misused over $124,000 in pandemic relief loans for personal expenses, including extravagant celebrations. Brown claims the allegations are politically motivated as she seeks reelection. The indictment details a conspiracy involving false loan applications, leading to potential significant prison time if convicted. Charlotte City Council Member Tiawana