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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Faces Trial for Alleged $5M Fraud

3/26/2026

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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) faces allegations, including stealing $5 million in FEMA funds and tax fraud, which could lead to prison.
The House Ethics Committee has prepared a 27-count statement of alleged violations.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supports her presumption of innocence but must balance party optics as the Ethics Committee trial approaches.
If convicted, expulsion is a possibility.
Cherfilus-McCormick's trial is set for next month in Miami.

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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) faces allegations, including stealing $5 million in FEMA funds and tax fraud, which could lead to prison.
The House Ethics Committee has prepared a 27-count statement of alleged violations.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supports her presumption of innocence but must balance party optics as the Ethics Committee trial approaches.
If convicted, expulsion is a possibility.
Cherfilus-McCormick's trial is set for next month in Miami.