Hason “Tory” Fields, 51, received a sentence of 12 months and 1 day on Friday in Charleston federal court after pleading guilty in August 2025 to bribery, wire fraud, and related conspiracies. He admitted involvement in a scheme receiving a $450 bribe tied to influencing North Charleston City Council decisions.
Case Background
Fields was one of eight defendants in a federal corruption probe centered on Jerome Heyward, accused of embezzling city funds via kickbacks for organizations. The plot allegedly targeted Councilman Sandino Moses over Baker Hospital rezoning, involving federal-aid programs.
Involved Parties
Six others have pleaded guilty: Heyward, Aaron Hicks, Moses, Michelle Stent-Hilton, Mike A. Brown, and Donavan Moten. Rose Emily Lorenzo remains the sole not-guilty pleader; Hicks faces sentencing April 15, while her pretrial is July 2. Fields expressed deep regret in court.
