Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress
Summary
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Florida has resigned from Congress after the Ethics Committee found her guilty of several charges, including using $5 million in COVID relief money for her campaign. She denied any wrongdoing but stepped down before lawmakers could vote to expel her.Key Facts
- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday.
- The Ethics Committee found her guilty of multiple charges, mainly for redirecting $5 million in COVID relief funds to her campaign.
- Cherfilus-McCormick denied the accusations.
- Lawmakers were preparing to vote on expelling her before she resigned.
- The Ethics Committee was scheduled to meet to decide on disciplinary actions.
- This is the third lawmaker resignation this month.
- Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) planned to push for a vote to expel Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) over allegations of financial and sexual misconduct.
- Cory Mills is currently under investigation by the Ethics Committee.
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