House Democrats Split as Jeffries Waits on Ethics Sanctions After Cherfilus‑McCormick Found Guilty of 25 Violations
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After a rare public House Ethics adjudicatory hearing, a subcommittee found 25 of 27 alleged violations proven by clear and convincing evidence, concluding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick improperly routed an alleged $5 million COVID‑relief overpayment tied to her family health‑care business into campaign and personal spending amid a parallel federal criminal indictment; she has pleaded not guilty and largely invoked her Fifth Amendment right. House Democrats are split — Hakeem Jeffries is withholding judgment until the Ethics Committee recommends sanctions after the April recess, while several members have publicly urged her resignation or expulsion and others warn aggressive moves could fracture the caucus.