Tiawana Brown’s daughter asks judge for permission to travel to Jamaica despite federal charges

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 not have problem with the trip. The judge has not decided yet.