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Judge Sets Late January Trial Window in Cherfilus-McCormick Case After Arraignment Delay

The indictment focuses on what prosecutors call a diverted $5 million overpayment tied to the family’s COVID-vaccination contract.

CORRECTS TO HEARING, NOT ARRAIGNMENT - U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., speaks to the media after a hearing in federal court Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
CORRECTS TO HEARING, NOT ARRAIGNMENT - U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., speaks to the media after a hearing in federal court Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
CORRECTS TO HEARING, NOT ARRAIGNMENT - U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., left, speaks to the media as her lawyer David Markus looks on after a hearing in federal court Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
CORRECTS TO HEARING, NOT ARRAIGNMENT - U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., speaks to the media after a hearing in federal court Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 in Miami. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles set a two-week trial period beginning Jan. 26, 2026, with a calendar call on Jan. 21.
  • A magistrate postponed Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s arraignment to Jan. 20 so she can finalize permanent legal representation.
  • The Florida Democrat has pleaded not guilty and reiterated outside court that she is innocent.
  • She faces 15 federal counts linked to Trinity Health Care Services, including theft of government funds, money laundering, straw-donor contributions, false tax statements, and related conspiracies.
  • Co-defendants are her brother Edwin Cherfilus, tax preparer David K. Spencer, and chief of staff Nadege Leblanc; she remains free on bond under travel and passport restrictions and is on leave from a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee.