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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Pleads Not Guilty in Fund Misuse Case

2/4/2026

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U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) pleaded not guilty to charges alleging conspiracy to steal $5 million in COVID-19 disaster funds.
Prosecutors say she and her brother diverted funds into her congressional campaign.
Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 counts tied to retaining overpaid FEMA funds from her healthcare company.
The House Ethics Committee has found substantial misconduct evidence against her.
Steube says he will not pursue expulsion until Ethics Committee's recommendation, expected March 5.

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U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) pleaded not guilty to charges alleging conspiracy to steal $5 million in COVID-19 disaster funds.
Prosecutors say she and her brother diverted funds into her congressional campaign.
Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 counts tied to retaining overpaid FEMA funds from her healthcare company.
The House Ethics Committee has found substantial misconduct evidence against her.
Steube says he will not pursue expulsion until Ethics Committee's recommendation, expected March 5.