Three people, including the brother of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, are free on federal bonds after facing a judge Friday.

Federal prosecutors said Edwin Cherfilus, Nadege LeBlanc and David Spencer helped the congresswoman steal more than $5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and use it for her campaign in 2021.

Cherfilus's aunt and uncle attended Edwin Cherfilus's bond hearing in Downtown Miami. CBS News Miami asked his uncle for comment. He showed the middle finger then replied, "Go **** yourself."

A judge ordered Edwin Cherfilus, LeBlanc and Spencer to surrender their passports and limit travel while out on bond before trial.

Edwin Cherfilus and his sister's family owns a medical services company. It applied for a $50,000 grant from FEMA, prosecuto

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