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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stephen Groves

Congresswoman committed 25 fraud violations, according to House ethics panel

A House Ethics Committee investigation has concluded that Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards, a finding that could bolster Republican efforts to expel her from Congress.

Following an extensive seven-hour session on Thursday night, an ethics panel comprising four Democrats and four Republicans determined that Cherfilus-McCormick was responsible for 25 ethics breaches.

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