WATCH LIVE: House lawmakers weigh punishment for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick for ethics violations
Summary
The House Ethics Committee is deciding what punishment to recommend for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida after she was found to have broken 25 House rules, including campaign finance laws. She also faces federal criminal charges for allegedly stealing $5 million in coronavirus relief funds.Key Facts
- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is a Democrat from Florida in her third term.
- The House Ethics Committee found she violated 25 rules and ethical standards.
- Violations include breaking campaign finance laws.
- Republicans want to expel her from the House.
- She faces federal charges of stealing $5 million in coronavirus relief money.
- Allegedly used stolen money to buy expensive items like a large diamond ring.
- Cherfilus-McCormick denies both the ethics violations and criminal charges.
- The Ethics Committee hearing began at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
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