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fromFortune
12 minutes ago

The government paid $5 million instead of $50,000 to a Florida Democrat's healthcare company. She claims innocence from fraud | Fortune

Cherfilus-McCormick was scheduled to be arraigned, but her attorney requested the proceeding be rescheduled to Jan. 20 so that she could finalize her legal team. Prosecutors didn't object, and Judge Lisette Reid agreed to the new date. The hearing lasted less than five minutes. "I just want to make it very clear that I am innocent," Cherfilus-McCormick said immediately after leaving court. "In no way did I steal any kind of funds. I'm committed to the people of Florida and my district."
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fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Owners of luxe steakhouse opening in Trump-owned building used COVID funds for personal expenses: lawsuit

Maple & Ash owners reportedly misused $7.6 million in COVID-related federal funds for personal expenses, sparking a lawsuit and investor discontent.
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