Summary
A House Ethics Committee found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of financial misconduct after a hearing. The committee will meet later to decide on possible punishments, which could include fines or expelling her from the House. Cherfilus-McCormick denies the charges, which involve improper handling of campaign money and financial disclosures.
Key Facts
- The House Ethics Committee found Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 out of 27 charges.
- Charges include campaign finance violations, false financial disclosures, and misuse of funds.
- The issue involves a $5 million overpayment to her family's health care company.
- A decision on punishment will be made by the committee in mid-April.
- Her attorney argued that she wasn't involved in the financial tasks of her campaign.
- The committee's finding follows a two-year investigation.
- Cherfilus-McCormick maintains her innocence and has pleaded not guilty to related criminal charges.
