House Democrat Indicted in Massive FEMA Fraud Case

The scheme allegedly included careful coordination to disguise the source of the money and misrepresent it on official filings.

Born in Brooklyn, Cherfilus-McCormick earned a B.A. from Howard University and a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law. She served as CEO of Trinity Healthcare Services before winning a 2022 special election to Congress following the death of longtime Representative Alcee Hastings. Her election made her the only Haitian-American Democrat serving in Congress.

Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the alleged actions, stating, “Using disaster relief funds for self-enrichment is a particularly selfish, cynical crime. No one is above the law, least of all powerful people who rob taxpayers for personal gain. We will follow the facts in this case and deliver justice.”

The indictment has also drawn reactions from political opponents. Elijah Manley, running against Cherfilus-McCormick in the Democratic primary, wrote on social media, “Today’s indictment of my opponent, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, is a sad moment for the people of Florida’s 20th Congressional District.

I am disappointed that the Congresswoman abused the power she was given and instead used it to enrich herself and her family. The people of FL-20 are ready to move past this era of fraud, corruption, and distractions.”

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