Congresswoman Accused of Stealing $5M in Disaster Funds

Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces serious charges of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds, allegedly laundering the money into her 2021 election campaign. The funds came from FEMA and were intended for COVID vaccine registration. The congresswoman and her brother, co-accused Edwin Chefilus, are accused of hiding the moneys origin and diverting funds to friends and relatives, who then donated the money back as personal contributions. Cherfilus-McCormick maintains her innocence, but if convicted, she faces up to 53 years in prison. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.