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Politics · US federal government · published 2026-09-01 · via Roll Call

Contempt citations approved for two tied to former Florida congresswoman

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The House voted to hold two associates of former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in contempt for failing to comply with subpoenas in an ethics probe. The resolution, passed by voice vote, refers the matter to the Justice Department for possible prosecution. One associate is the mayor of North Miami Beach, the other worked on her congressional campaigns.

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The contempt referrals now rest with the Justice Department, which will determine whether to pursue criminal charges against Joseph and Roos. Joseph's legal team has contested the proceedings, asserting he was never properly served and was willing to cooperate under different circumstances. The Ethics Committee's report characterized Joseph as a fundraiser for Cherfilus-McCormick's 2022 reelection effort.

Roos, by contrast, reportedly ignored the panel's requests entirely despite evidence linking him to campaign finance discussions with the former congresswoman. Cherfilus-McCormick's April resignation followed a rare public ethics hearing, and she has maintained the probe was politically motivated, citing overlap

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