Democratic congresswoman charged with stealing $5M in FEMA funds, making illegal campaign contributions: DOJ
Snippet of Article: "The indictment alleges the $5 million was an overpayment on a contract. ...Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, of Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds, which she is accused of laundering to support her 2021 congressional campaign.
The indictment was announced by the Justice Department on Wednesday.
The indictment alleges Cherfilus-McCormick. 46, and her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, 51, received a $5 million overpayment in FEMA funds..."