Dem congresswoman indicted for 'particularly selfish' alleged theft of FEMA relief funds for campaign use

Fox NewsThursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:56:32 AM
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Dem congresswoman indicted for 'particularly selfish' alleged theft of FEMA relief funds for campaign use
  • Rep. Sheila Cherfilus
  • This indictment is significant as it not only impacts Cherfilus
  • The case reflects broader issues of corruption and misuse of government resources, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight and accountability in the management of disaster relief funds.
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