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Florida Democrat Faces Ethics Violations.

March 31, 2026
Florida Democrat Faces Ethics Violations.
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IT'S OVER. The House Ethics Committee has delivered a devastating blow to Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, finding "clear and convincing evidence" that she committed a whopping 27 violations of House rules. The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in disaster relief funds and using it to bankroll her 2021 special election campaign. But here's the kicker: the committee's decision comes on the eve of her highly anticipated criminal trial, which is set to begin in April.

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