WCBD News 2 reports: CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -- The last defendant in the North Charleston corruption case has pleaded guilty. Rose Lorenzo pleaded guilty to her role in aiding former North Charleston Councilman Jerome Heyward to take kickbacks in exchange for his influence on council. Lorenzo pleaded guilty to only 2 of the 12 counts for which she was [...]
state | politics | WCBD News 2 | May 29, 2026 9:48 PM
Last defendant in North Charleston corruption case has pleaded guilty
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -- The last defendant in the North Charleston corruption case has pleaded guilty. Rose Lorenzo pleaded guilty to her role in aiding former North Charleston Councilman Jerome Heyward to take kickbacks in exchange for his influence on council. Lorenzo pleaded guilty to only 2 of the 12 counts for which she was [...]
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