CHARLOTTE — 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. She later withdrew the request after several media outlets reported on it.
Last month, Tijema Brown was charged in a COVID relief fraud case along with her sister and mother.
Court documents say she planned and paid for a trip to Jamaica before she knew about the investigation.
#NEW: One of Councilwoman Tiawana Brown's daughters has asked a judge if she can travel to Jamaica.
— Hunter Sáenz (@Hunt_Saenz) June 2, 2025
Tijema Brown is charged in a COVID relief fraud case along with her mother & sister.
She told the court that she paid for the trip before she knew of the investigation. @wsoctv
She notified the judge which resort she is staying at, for how long, and when she would be back.
Federal prosecutors said they do not have a problem with the trip.
However, she decided to withdraw the request.
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