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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus McCormick resigns from Congress
An article summarized by Time:
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her resignation from Congress just before the House Ethics Committee was set to discuss potential disciplinary actions against her. In her statement, she criticized the investigation as unfair, claiming her due process rights were violated and calling the proceedings a “witch hunt.” She said she chose to step down to focus on serving her constituents outside of Congress.
The resignation follows serious allegations tied to campaign finance violations. Federal prosecutors have charged Cherfilus-McCormick with improperly taking $5 million in FEMA funds that were allegedly overpaid to her family’s healthcare company and then routing that money through various entities for campaign and personal use. She has denied all wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A House Ethics Committee investigation found her guilty of 25 ethics violations after a years-long probe. With her resignation, the committee no longer has jurisdiction to pursue sanctions. Her departure marks one of several recent exits from the House, adding to a wave of turnover in Congress.