"But the law firm that has been temporarily representing the congresswoman requested and was granted another postponement after Miami attorney David Markus of Markus Moss PLLC advised a federal magistrate that there are still financial and "other complications" that need to be resolved before the firm can be permanently retained. U.S. Magistrate Enjolique Lett noted that the representation issue has been pending since Thanksgiving, about the time Cherfilus-McCormick made her first appearance."
"After the hearing, both Markus and the congresswoman exited the C. Clyde Atkins U.S. Courthouse in downtown Miami with the lawyer telling reporters neither he nor his client had anything to say. Cherfilus-McCormick, 46, a Democrat, was indicted in late November on multiple counts including the theft of $5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Administration, conspiracy to commit theft, money laundering, conspiracy to make and receive straw donor contributions, and conspiracy to make a false and fraudulent statement on a tax return."
Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick returned to a Miami federal courtroom where her arraignment was again postponed after her temporary law firm requested more time. Miami attorney David Markus cited unresolved financial and "other complications" preventing permanent retention of counsel. U.S. Magistrate Enjolique Lett postponed the arraignment to Feb. 3 and noted the representation issue has been pending since Thanksgiving. The delay effectively pushes back a Jan. 26 trial date set by U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles. Cherfilus-McCormick faces multiple federal charges, including alleged theft of $5 million in FEMA relief funds and related conspiracies.
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