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Florida Lawmaker Faces Expulsion Amid Ethical Violations Investigation

4/2/2026

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The Florida Legislature is considering funding for the Figgers Foundation, led by Freddie Figgers.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is under ethics investigations after being found guilty of ethics violations related to her congressional campaign, facing expulsion.
Allegations include improperly funneling funds and stealing federal disaster relief.
The Office of Congressional Conduct questioned whether the foundation's tablet program benefited Figgers' for-profit companies, and the House Ethics panel will determine Cherfilus-McCormick's penalties when the chamber reconvenes.

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The Florida Legislature is considering funding for the Figgers Foundation, led by Freddie Figgers.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is under ethics investigations after being found guilty of ethics violations related to her congressional campaign, facing expulsion.
Allegations include improperly funneling funds and stealing federal disaster relief.
The Office of Congressional Conduct questioned whether the foundation's tablet program benefited Figgers' for-profit companies, and the House Ethics panel will determine Cherfilus-McCormick's penalties when the chamber reconvenes.