"Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty and criticized the process, saying the committee denied her legal team a reasonable time to prepare."
"The allegations will be aired Thursday in the first public House Ethics Committee hearing, raising serious concerns about due process and fundamental rights."
"Unease is growing among rank-and-file Democrats over whether defending her risks undermining their broader message."
"The bipartisan ethics panel must agree on any recommendation regarding the allegations against Cherfilus-McCormick."
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces indictment for allegedly siphoning $5 million from FEMA. She sought a presidential pardon from Trump at a White House event while claiming persecution by the Justice Department. Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty and criticized the House Ethics Committee for not allowing adequate preparation time for her legal team. Concerns about due process and fundamental rights have been raised. There is growing unease among Democrats regarding the implications of defending her in light of the allegations.
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