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News in English (USA) / 27.03.2026 / 21:00

Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Found Guilty of Ethics Violations

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, has been found guilty by the House Ethics Panel on 25 out of 27 charges of misconduct, including allegations of misusing FEMA funds amounting to $5 million. The findings, which emerged during a rare public hearing, have raised concerns about her position in Congress, with fellow Democrats calling for her resignation or expulsion. The charges against her include accusations of stealing funds designated for COVID-19 relief to support her re-election campaign. As the panel prepares to consider disciplinary actions, a potential expulsion vote looms, putting further pressure on Democratic leadership.
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