Indicted Florida Democratic congresswoman faces a rare public ethics trial

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WASHINGTON — Members of the House Ethics Committee on Thursday will hold a rare public hearing on a sitting member of Congress. The hearing concerns its investigation into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., who was indicted on charges she stole millions in federal relief funds and used the money to bankroll her congressional campaign. The congresswoman has consistently denied the allegations of wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her office did not immediately respond