Democratic congresswoman resigns after campaign finance charges

Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress following an investigation that found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including violating campaign finance laws. Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of illegally funneling US disaster relief into her election campaign and spending the money on luxury purchases, including a $109,000 (£81,660) 3-carat yellow diamond ring. The announcement made her the third member of Congress …

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