DOJ Says Cherfilus-McCormick Used Stolen Funds for Her Campaign

The Department of Justice announces that a Miami federal grand jury has indicted Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick for allegedly stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using the money in support of her 2021 congressional campaign.

• DOJ announces indictment in a statement
• Cherfilus-McCormick represents parts of Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
• DOJ alleges that Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother worked through their family healthcare company on a FEMA-funded COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract, which received an overpayment of $5 million
• Congresswoman could face up to 53 years in prison if convicted on the charges, statement says

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