Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid investigations
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress as she faces multiple investigations. Her resignation comes just before a potential expulsion vote by the House. (sources: npr, usatoday, nbcnews, bbc, thehill)
Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation follows allegations of misusing disaster funds for campaign financing. She was set to face a House Ethics Committee review regarding her conduct.
- Cherfilus-McCormick faced a possible expulsion vote in the House.
- She is preparing for a federal trial related to allegations of stealing disaster funds.
- Her resignation occurred shortly before the House Ethics Committee was to consider her expulsion.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights ongoing concerns regarding ethics and accountability within Congress.
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