US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida charged with stealing disaster funds - AP News
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was charged with 15 federal counts including theft of disaster funds and money laundering.
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U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been charged with 15 federal counts for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster funds. The funds were purportedly used for personal luxuries and campaign expenses, leading to her removal from committee leadership and calls for resignation.
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