CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An investigation into Charlotte City Council unveiled no instances of "unethical, immoral or illegal" activity by the city lawmakers, Mayor Vi Lyles announced at a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

The investigation came as allegations of corruption made by councilmember Dr. Victoria Watlington and leaks revealed the city's $305,000 settlement to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennings.

Mayor Vi Lyles denied the allegations in May 2025, however agreed to a third-party investigation.

The city originally budgeted $25,000 for the investigation by law firm Cranfill Sumner. The report is four pages long, however, the report does not identify how information on the settlement was leaked.

In September, state auditor Dave Boliek released a special re

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