Contempt vote pins Cherfilus-McCormick allies as DOJ pursuit looms

The House unanimously held North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph and ex-Cherfilus-McCormick aide Hector Roos in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with subpoenas in the Ethics Committee’s probe into Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, sending referrals to the Department of Justice for potential criminal charges. Penalties can include up to a $100,000 fine and up to a year in jail. The measure was approved by voice vote, signaling broad support among lawmakers to enforce compliance in the ethics investigation.