In a recent development following last month’s FBI’s public corruption case in North Charleston, four individuals, including suspended City Council member Mike A. Brown, pleaded not guilty to various charges. Brown faces counts of conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud for allegedly leveraging influence on the city council. Others involved in the case include Hason “Tory” Fields, Rose Lorenzo, and Michelle Stent-Hilton, who pleaded not guilty to charges related to conspiracy, wire fraud, theft, and money laundering.
The FBI’s investigation, which began in February 2024, also implicated former council members, a nonprofit founder, and a lobbyist, who have pleaded guilty to federal charges. The case involves wiretaps of phone calls documenting alleged bribes and other illegal activities. Meanwhile, the Best of Charleston 2025 reader contest is open for final voting, highlighting the best people and businesses in the area.
In other news, the ATF is investigating a Molotov cocktail incident in North Charleston, and a poll shows U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace as the most recognizable GOP gubernatorial candidate. Concerns about federal cuts potentially impacting public transportation programs in Charleston have also been raised. Additionally, plans for a new hotel in downtown Charleston and a fire in a West Ashley apartment complex are being discussed by local authorities. The Charleston Co. Sheriff’s Office has resumed a portion of the ICE program, allowing for limited immigration enforcement functions.
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