FL Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Before Being Disciplined By House In Ethics Case

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds. The Florida Democrat on Tuesday said a House committee denied her adequate time to prepare a defense. Cherfilus-McCormick says rather than play political games, she's stepping away. Members of the House Ethics Committee had been set to weigh what punishment to recommend after they found Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards. Republicans had already called for her expulsion. Cherfilus-McCormick also faces federal criminal charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in coronavirus disaster relief funds. Cherfilus-McCormick denies any wrongdoing.