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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Faces 15 Counts in COVID Fund Scandal

12/29/2025

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U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) maintains innocence amid charges of conspiring to steal $5 million in COVID-19 disaster funds.
After a brief Miami hearing on December 29, 2025, her arraignment was moved to January 20, 2026.
Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 federal counts, including theft of government funds and money laundering.
Prosecutors allege Trinity Healthcare Services received a $5 million overpayment not returned.

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Story summary

U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) maintains innocence amid charges of conspiring to steal $5 million in COVID-19 disaster funds.
After a brief Miami hearing on December 29, 2025, her arraignment was moved to January 20, 2026.
Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 federal counts, including theft of government funds and money laundering.
Prosecutors allege Trinity Healthcare Services received a $5 million overpayment not returned.