Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Probe
Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has resigned from Congress amid an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds. The House Ethics Committee found her in violation of 25 House rules, including campaign finance laws. Cherfilus-McCormick, who was facing potential expulsion, criticized the investigation process as unfair and chose to resign rather than face formal discipline. She is also facing federal charges for allegedly misusing COVID-19 relief funds. The investigation revealed that she received millions from her family's healthcare business due to an overpayment by Florida, which she allegedly used to fund her campaign.