I have read a series of articles by Anthony Man about Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s finances over the past two years.
Not only did she knowingly steal the money, she attempted to hide her tracks by transferring it through shell companies, then used the money to get elected to Congress.
Unbelievable!
Then she insulted law-abiding non-criminals by screaming racism.
Earlier this year, I was astonished to learn she might avoid prosecution as her business (not her personally) agreed to execute a long-term promissory note to repay the stolen money.
That’s no different than if I robbed a bank of $5 million, then signed a promissory note to repay the stolen money over 20 years and avoid jail. Not only should she resign, she should serve a few years in prison and be stripped of personal assets. Her brother should be in prison, too.
Burt Long, Sunrise
Editor’s Note: For years, the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board has questioned Cherfilus-McCormick’s finances, based partly on Man’s reporting. As we said on Nov. 20, 2021: “The voters deserve to know exactly how she came by so much mystery money.”
Presumption of innocence
I think Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick should not resign at this time.
She has the presumption of innocence that everyone charged with a crime possesses.
Michael Hittleman, Sunrise
If Trump can stay in office …
I believe that the congresswoman should stay in office.
She is very responsive and proactive regarding her constituents. (I am a constituent of hers.)
First, she is indicted — not convicted. Should a conviction occur, that would entail congressional action.
But we have a president who has been convicted of 34 felonies, yet he maintains his position, to our detriment, I believe.
Patti Lynn, Tamarac
Mixed feelings
I decided to run for Congress earlier this year because I saw the writing on the wall.
I knew Cherfilus-McCormick would eventually be indicted and that it would distract from the important work of providing critical services to this district in a challenging second Trump term.
I was sued by her for pointing that out.
In its indictment, the FBI essentially verified all of my claims.
As a result of this indictment, she cannot represent our district effectively.
She will lose her committee assignments. She will not have time to make crucial votes in D.C. because she will be focused on court dates and depositions in a nasty, lengthy criminal trial — not the needs of our district.
The seat is effectively vacant now.
I do, however, have mixed feelings about a resignation. Morally she should resign. From a math standpoint, Democrats need her vote in Congress.
However, she should have resigned months ago. She chose to remain in this seat throughout all this year while getting private subpoenas from the FBI. She should be ashamed of herself for choosing power over the needs of her constituents. Now we’re in an unnecessary situation.
Elijah Manley, Fort Lauderdale
The writer is a Democratic candidate for the District 20 seat Cherfilus-McCormick holds.
Resign, Congresswoman
Resign!
She has shown in her past, and now in the government, that she’s a disgrace.
Wynn Courtney, Fort Lauderdale
It’s time to leave
Of course she needs to go!
Jim Black, Fort Lauderdale
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