Governor Henry McMaster suspends N. Charleston councilman accused of Bribery, Wire Fraud
Charleston, SC (WCIV) — A North Charleston City Councilman is accused of with Conspiring to Commit Bribery and Honest Services Wire Fraud.
According to prosecutors handling the case, Michael A. Brown representing District One reportedly according to charging documents accepted kickbacks in exchange for his support and influence.
Prosecutors say two other council members, Jerome Heyward and Sandino Moses have already agreed to plead guilty and have resigned from their positions on the Council.
Brown, who has chosen not to waive his indictment is set to appear in court to next month. Since he did not step down from his elected position as councilman of District 1, Wednesday night Governor Henry McMaster announced an executive order suspending Michael Brown from his duties until he is either acquitted, convicted or a replacement has been elected.
To see Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order in its entirety click on the link provided below.
