Former Charlotte councilwoman to begin sentence for COVID-19 relief fraud

Former Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown plans to self-surrender to federal prison Wednesday, according to an announcement made in a Facebook post on Oct. 21.

On Sep. 22, a judge sentenced Brown to 10 months behind bars after she admitted to applying for COVID-19 relief funds and using them to throw herself a lavish birthday party. Previous reports suggested Brown might appeal her sentence.

Her daughters also illegally obtained money. They are getting probation…

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