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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick's Trial Set for April Amid 15 Charges

4/15/2026

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The trial of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) is set to begin on April 20.
Her attorneys have requested a delay until February 2027 due to the extensive evidence to review.
Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 charges, including misappropriating $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
The House Ethics Committee will decide penalties on April 21.
If convicted, Cherfilus-McCormick could face up to 53 years in prison, potentially affecting the House balance.

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Story summary

The trial of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) is set to begin on April 20.
Her attorneys have requested a delay until February 2027 due to the extensive evidence to review.
Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 charges, including misappropriating $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.
The House Ethics Committee will decide penalties on April 21.
If convicted, Cherfilus-McCormick could face up to 53 years in prison, potentially affecting the House balance.