Florida Congresswoman Faces Serious Accusations Over Disaster Funds

A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a big payment for a federal contract. But there was a mistake. They were overpaid by $5 million. Instead of fixing the error, prosecutors say the money was used for her campaign and personal benefits. This is a big deal. Using disaster relief funds for personal gain is seen as a very selfish act. The Attorney General called it a "particularly selfish, cynical crime. " The Congresswoman says she's innocent and calls the charges a "sham. " A criminal defense attorney discussed the case on a show. The full conversation is available online. The Congresswoman says she's looking forward to her day in court. This case is far from over.