Understanding Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s indictment and how she will beat all the charges
Tweet Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been indicted on multiple federal charges, including the alleged misappropriation of FEMA disaster funds, the use of straw donors to receive campaign contributions, and the filing of false federal tax returns. The indictment alleges that Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother, Edwin, diverted a $5 million overpayment from a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract. Overpayments are not uncommon in government programs, particularly in emergencies. Legal precedent requires prosecutors to prove intent to defraud; administrative errors or routine corporate financial […]