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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted for Misappropriating $5M in Pandemic Funds

3/27/2026

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The House Ethics Committee held a hearing on March 26, 2026 into allegations that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick misappropriated $5 million in federal pandemic funds deposited into a family-owned health care company's account.
The committee's investigation found evidence of misconduct, including illegal campaign contributions.
Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on 15 counts, including money laundering.
Cherfilus-McCormick asserts the funds were part of a legitimate profit-sharing agreement.

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Story summary

The House Ethics Committee held a hearing on March 26, 2026 into allegations that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick misappropriated $5 million in federal pandemic funds deposited into a family-owned health care company's account.
The committee's investigation found evidence of misconduct, including illegal campaign contributions.
Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on 15 counts, including money laundering.
Cherfilus-McCormick asserts the funds were part of a legitimate profit-sharing agreement.