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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted last year on charges of stealing and laundering $5 million in federal disaster relief funds to finance her political campaign.

In a defiant statement, she labeled the ethics process a 'witch hunt' and claimed she was being denied due process by the committee.

Her departure marks the third House resignation this month, highlighting a period of historic ethical turmoil within the chamber.

The vacancy in Florida's 20th District will trigger a special election as Democrats seek to maintain their representation in the state.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
American politician (born 1979)
United States House Committee on Ethics
Standing committee of the United States House of Representatives
Florida
City in Florida Department, Uruguay
United States House of Representatives
Lower house of the United States Congress