Charlotte councilwoman’s indicted daughter seeks judge’s approval for Jamaica trip

Charlotte councilwoman’s indicted daughter seeks judge’s approval for Jamaica trip

One of the daughters of Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown has asked a federal judge if she can take a trip to Jamaica after being indicted on fraud charges.

Tijema Brown, co-defendant in a federal fraud case, withdraws request to visit Jamaica

Tijema Brown, a daughter of Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown, has withdrawn a court petition seeking permission to visit Jamaica while she awaits trial on federal fraud charges.Tijema Brown was indicted last month along with her mother and sister, Antionette Rouse. They are accused of defrauding the federal government of more than $124,000 in covid relief payments.Each has pleaded not guilty.The Charlotte Observer reported on Monday t…

Tiawana Brown's daughter asks judge for permission to travel to Jamaica despite federal charges - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A daughter of Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown, who has also been indicted on fraud charges, is asking a federal judge if she can go to Jamaica. Brown and her daughters Tijema Brown and Antionette Rouse are accused of fraud involving more than $124,000 in COVID-era relief funds. According to court documents, Tijema planned and paid for a trip to Jamaica before she knew about the investigation. Prosecutors say they do n…