Congresswoman Indicted for Alleged Disaster Fund Misuse

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick steps down from leadership roles amid federal indictment for allegedly stealing five million dollars in disaster relief funds to finance her 2021 campaign. Prosecutors claim she diverted FEMA funds linked to a COVID-19 vaccination contract, funneling a portion into campaign contributions. Cherfilus-McCormick maintains innocence, calling the allegations baseless and unjust, while the House Ethics Committee investigates her since January. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.