Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., has been found guilty of over two dozen ethics violations by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The House Ethics Committee will announce its recommended punishment in April, which could include expulsion. Cherfilus-McCormick is also facing a federal criminal indictment and has pleaded not guilty. Despite the guilty verdict, House Democratic leadership is standing by her, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries saying he will wait for the Ethics Committee’s final step before commenting. Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for Cherfilus-McCormick to resign or be removed.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
House Democratic leadership is standing by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick despite the guilty verdict. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is waiting for the Ethics Committee’s final step before commenting. Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for Cherfilus-McCormick to resign or be removed. The National Republican Congressional Committee is criticizing congressional Democrats for their lack of outrage over Cherfilus-McCormick’s conduct. The process has become a familiar ritual of condemnation and defense.
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick’s statement that she looks forward to proving her innocence is a familiar phrase in these situations.
Author: Evan Null
