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I don’t know how Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick thought she had a prayer of hanging onto her seat.
The Florida Democrat was indicted six months ago on charges of embezzling $5 million from FEMA. She says she’s innocent, but if convicted faces up to 53 years in prison.
In the past, the congresswoman would simply try to beat the prosecution in court.
But the House Ethics Committee took up the case, and granted her a delay when she lost her legal representation.
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The Florida Democrat was indicted six months ago on charges of embezzling $5 million from FEMA. She says she’s innocent, but if convicted faces up to 53 years in prison.
In the past, the congresswoman would simply try to beat the prosecution in court.
But the House Ethics Committee took up the case, and granted her a delay when she lost her legal representation.
Resignation is the new escape hatch as lawmakers face expulsion
From Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's alleged FEMA embezzlement to Eric Swalwell's misconduct allegations, Congress faces a wave of ethics cases forcing members out of office.
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