1-27-26: US Atty Russ Ferguson In Studio

U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina Addresses High Profile Cases, Safety on Public Transit, and More

Tune in here to this Tuesday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!

Breaking Brett Jensen is joined in studio by U.S. Attorney for Western North Carolina Russ Ferguson. Ferguson begins the interview by discussing his role and several press conferences due to a series of recent high-profile cases involving Mecklenburg County. One of those cases involved FBI Director Kash Patel personally retrieving two top ten fugitives, one of which had ties to Charlotte. Ferguson highlights Patel’s energy and commitment, and the high level of federal leadership engagement.

Later, Ferguson provides an update the on ongoing financial fraud case involving former Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown, her two daughters, and their alleged misuse of PPP loans. He also details the cases involving multiple violent incidents on Charlotte’s light rail, including repeated offenses by banned individuals. He highlights that safety on public transit is a priority, with violent incidents highlighting vulnerabilities and the need for improved security and federal support.

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