Accused thieving Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has decided to take a “leave of absence” from the Foreign Affairs subcommittee as she is investigated from allegedly stealing $5 million from FEMA disaster and hurricane relief.
🚨Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is stepping down from her position as the top House Democrat of a Foreign Affairs subcommittee. DOJ indicted her over allegations of stealing and laundering $5 million in FEMA funds.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said…
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Cherfilus-McCormick steps down from subcommittee leadership post after federal indictment https://t.co/9dxUu18HXz via @dcexaminer
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Indicted Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida will step aside from her leadership position on a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee “while the matter is ongoing,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ office said Thursday morning.
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