Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick denies guilt in FEMA theft case as arraignment postponed

Описание: Embattled South Florida congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence on Monday after a federal magistrate postponed her arraignment until she can settle on a permanent attorney to defend herself in the criminal case accusing her and three co-defendants of stealing $5 million in federal disaster relief funds.

According to our news partners at the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the 46-year-old congresswoman made a brief appearance before magistrate Lisette M. Reid, who agreed to postpone the arraignment until Jan. 20, 2026.

After she left the courtroom at the C. Clyde Atkins Federal Courthouse in Miami, Cherfilus-McCormick said again she was innocent of any corruption charges brought by the federal government.

“I just want to make it clear that I am innocent and in no way I stole any kind of funds,” she told reporters on the courthouse steps.

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