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House Ethics Committee Delays Trial for Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick

3/4/2026

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The U.S. House Ethics Committee postponed the public trial of Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from March 7 to March 26.
Cherfilus-McCormick faces allegations of campaign finance violations and ethics breaches.
Cherfilus-McCormick sought more time to secure representation after her lawyer withdrew.
In November, she was indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in disaster funds to support her 2021 campaign.
Cherfilus-McCormick represents Broward and Palm Beach counties and advocates for Haitian-Americans.

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The U.S. House Ethics Committee postponed the public trial of Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from March 7 to March 26.
Cherfilus-McCormick faces allegations of campaign finance violations and ethics breaches.
Cherfilus-McCormick sought more time to secure representation after her lawyer withdrew.
In November, she was indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in disaster funds to support her 2021 campaign.
Cherfilus-McCormick represents Broward and Palm Beach counties and advocates for Haitian-Americans.