Charlotte activist took advantage of the homeless to steal millions, feds say

The FBI raided the homes of Charlotte community activist Cedric Dean near the Palisades in southwest Charlotte Thursday morning.

Chopper 9 Skyzoom was over the home, which Dean owns, on Youngblood Road off Grand Palisades Parkway.

BREAKING: Feds are raiding well known Charlotte community activist Cedric Dean’s home right now in southwest Charlotte. Dean is accused of operating a healthcare and Medicaid fraud scheme. More to come @wsoctv

— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) October 16, 2025

Agents were going in and out of the home and investigating vehicles on the property…

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