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Congresswoman Indicted for Stealing $5M in FEMA Funds

11/26/2025

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Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted by a federal grand jury in Miami for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster-relief funds.
The indictment alleges she and her brother conspired to siphon funds for family health care company into her campaign.
Cherfilus-McCormick reportedly bought a $109,000 diamond ring with stolen funds.
Cherfilus-McCormick was elected in 2022.
She will face activist Elijah Manley in Democratic primary for Florida's 20th congressional district.

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Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted by a federal grand jury in Miami for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster-relief funds.
The indictment alleges she and her brother conspired to siphon funds for family health care company into her campaign.
Cherfilus-McCormick reportedly bought a $109,000 diamond ring with stolen funds.
Cherfilus-McCormick was elected in 2022.
She will face activist Elijah Manley in Democratic primary for Florida's 20th congressional district.