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fromFortune
1 week ago

The government paid $5 million instead of $50,000 to a Florida Democrat's healthcare company. She claims innocence from fraud | Fortune

Cherfilus-McCormick was scheduled to be arraigned, but her attorney requested the proceeding be rescheduled to Jan. 20 so that she could finalize her legal team. Prosecutors didn't object, and Judge Lisette Reid agreed to the new date. The hearing lasted less than five minutes. "I just want to make it very clear that I am innocent," Cherfilus-McCormick said immediately after leaving court. "In no way did I steal any kind of funds. I'm committed to the people of Florida and my district."
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Florida congresswoman accused of stealing $5 million in COVID funds insists she's innocent | Fortune

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges alleging she conspired to steal $5 million in COVID-19 relief funds; she pleads not guilty.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Democratic Rep.'s Post Gets Brutal Community Note Alleging Image Was Edited to Remove Ring Allegedly Bought With Stolen FEMA Funds

A Christmas message posted on Thursday by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) was swiftly undercut on X after users added a community note alleging the image in her post had been edited to remove a ring she purchased using 109K of stolen FEMA funds. From my family to yours, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyful, safe holiday season, read the congresswoman's post, alongside a smiling picture.
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fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

DeSantis' attack on this Florida congressional district could have sweeping implications

Governor Ron DeSantis seeks mid-decade redistricting to eliminate Florida's Black-majority 20th District, threatening Haitian-American Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's representation.
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