U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick said she is innocent after a brief hearing in Miami federal court related to allegations that she conspired to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds connected to her family’s health care company, Trinity Healthcare Services. Her scheduled arraignment was postponed to Jan. 20 at her attorney’s request so she can finalize her legal team, with prosecutors not objecting and the judge approving the delay.
Date: December 29, 2025 Source: apnews.com