U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick被控将FEMA的5M美元资金转用于个人和政治用途。 U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted for allegedly diverting $5M in FEMA funds for personal and political use.

美国代表Florida的Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick因联邦指控而被起诉,指控她偷了2023年FEMA用于飓风恢复的救灾资金约500万美元。 U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on federal charges alleging she stole approximately $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds meant for hurricane recovery in 2023. 检察官说,她通过提交虚假文件,将资金转用于个人和政治用途,包括竞选费用和旅行。 Prosecutors say she diverted the money to personal and political uses, including campaign expenses and travel, by submitting false documentation. 她没有认罪,而且随着案件的继续审理,她仍然在任。 She has not entered a plea and remains in office as the case proceeds. 司法部指出,起诉书反映了审判的充分证据,而不是有罪。 The Department of Justice stated the indictment reflects sufficient evidence for trial, not guilt. 调查仍在进行中。 The investigation is ongoing.