The Bad PlaceBoston.com | Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics case by Associated Press
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Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick of Florida resigned on Tuesday just before a House ethics hearing that could have recommended her expulsion, the most severe sanction ever applied to only six members in the chamber’s history. An ethics panel had found she committed 25 violations of House rules and campaign‑finance laws, and she also faces federal criminal charges alleging she stole roughly $5 million in COVID‑19 disaster relief funds—money she allegedly funneled through family businesses into her 2022 campaign. In a statement, Cherfilus‑McCormick said the investigation was a “witch hunt,” criticized the denial of extra time for her new attorney, and chose to step down rather than “play political games,” asserting that due process must precede any punishment. Her resignation follows two other recent departures—Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales—who faced sexual‑misconduct allegations, and comes amid discussion of the high two‑thirds vote required for expulsion and the House’s historical reluctance to remove members. While some local leaders and members of the Congressional Black Caucus praised her service, House leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson, said the facts were “indisputable” and expected the chamber to move toward expulsion.
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