Democratic Florida lawmaker indicted for allegedly stealing $5m in Fema funds

The GuardianThursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:05:35 AM
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Democratic Florida lawmaker indicted for allegedly stealing $5m in Fema funds
  • Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democratic lawmaker from Florida, has been indicted for allegedly misappropriating over $5 million in FEMA funds intended for disaster relief, diverting them to her congressional campaign. The indictment details a scheme involving her family healthcare business and multiple accounts to conceal the funds' origins.
  • This indictment raises serious questions about the integrity of public officials and the management of federal disaster funds, potentially impacting Cherfilus-McCormick's political career and public trust in elected representatives.
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