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Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds.

Prosecutors allege she funneled the money into her 2021 congressional campaign and for personal use.

The Democrat, who represents parts of Palm Beach and Broward counties, faces up to 53 years in prison if convicted.

Florida congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted this week on charges of stealing $5 million in FEMA money which she is accused of funneling into her own campaign, according to the Department of Justice .

Cherfilus-McCormick, whose districts includes much of West Palm Beach County and portions of Broward County, now faces up to 53 years in prison if convicted. Before Congress, Cherfilus-McCormick worked as the CEO of Trinity

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