AG Ellison on fraud, Feeding our Future and why he deserves another term
As part of FOX 9's "Conversation with Candidates" series, Minnesota Attorney General touched on topics such as his accomplishments so far, ongoing efforts to combat fraud and the Feeding our Future scandal.
As part of FOX 9's "Conversation with Candidates" series, Minnesota Attorney General touched on topics such as his accomplishments so far, ongoing efforts to combat fraud and the Feeding our Future scandal.
Feeding Our Future 'architect' sentenced
The Feeding Our Future "architect" was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the fraud scheme. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
The Feeding Our Future "architect" was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the fraud scheme. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
MN fraud: Feeding Our Future scheme 'architect' Salim Said sentenced
Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.
Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.
MN fraud: Inside Salim Said's Feeding our Future sentencing hearing
Salim Said, described by prosecutors as an architect of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $44 million in restitution. FOX 9 reporter Emily Pofahl, who was inside the courtroom, joins FOX 9 All Day to break down the sentencing hearing, including the arguments from prosecutors and the defense.
Salim Said, described by prosecutors as an architect of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $44 million in restitution. FOX 9 reporter Emily Pofahl, who was inside the courtroom, joins FOX 9 All Day to break down the sentencing hearing, including the arguments from prosecutors and the defense.
Live updates: Feeding Our Future fraud scheme 'architect' Salim Said sentenced
Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, is being sentenced sentenced on Wednesday. Prosecutors are asking for him to face a 40-year prison sentence.
Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding our Future fraud scheme, is being sentenced sentenced on Wednesday. Prosecutors are asking for him to face a 40-year prison sentence.
Federal prosecutors seeking 40 years for Feeding Our Future architect Salim Said
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Salim Said to 40 years in prison Wednesday morning, capping one of the most high-profile prosecutions in the landmark $250 million Feeding Our Future pandemic fraud case.
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Salim Said to 40 years in prison Wednesday morning, capping one of the most high-profile prosecutions in the landmark $250 million Feeding Our Future pandemic fraud case.
Feeding Our Future 'architect' faces sentencing
Salim Said, one of the leaders convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, faces sentencing on Wednesday. Federal prosecutors are asking the judge to hand down a 40-year sentence. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.
Salim Said, one of the leaders convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, faces sentencing on Wednesday. Federal prosecutors are asking the judge to hand down a 40-year sentence. FOX 9's Bill Keller reports.
Feeding Our Future 'architect': 40-year sentence sought
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Salim Said to 40 years in prison for his role as the "undisputed architect" of the massive Feeding Our Future COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Said was convicted on 21 counts, including wire fraud and money laundering, for stealing millions of dollars meant for hungry children to fund a lavish lifestyle. He is the 32nd defendant to be sentenced in the $250 million pandemic fraud case.
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to sentence Salim Said to 40 years in prison for his role as the "undisputed architect" of the massive Feeding Our Future COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Said was convicted on 21 counts, including wire fraud and money laundering, for stealing millions of dollars meant for hungry children to fund a lavish lifestyle. He is the 32nd defendant to be sentenced in the $250 million pandemic fraud case.
75th Feeding Our Future fraud defendant convicted
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all nine counts in her Feeding Our Future fraud trial. Prosecutors proved she fraudulently billed approximately $1 million through two businesses. The Savage woman will remain on electronic home monitoring pending sentencing.
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all nine counts in her Feeding Our Future fraud trial. Prosecutors proved she fraudulently billed approximately $1 million through two businesses. The Savage woman will remain on electronic home monitoring pending sentencing.
Guilty verdict: Jury convicts fraudster in $1 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
GUILTY: Jury convicts fraudster in $1 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. FOX 9's Paul Blume joined All Day before the verdict was read to break down the case.
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. FOX 9's Paul Blume joined All Day before the verdict was read to break down the case.
Jury convicts fraudster in $1 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
A federal jury found Muna Wais Fidhin guilty on all counts Wednesday in her nearly three-week federal fraud trial, marking the latest conviction in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
Former Mayor Frey aide sentenced to 33 months for Feeding Our Future role
A former policy aide to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to wire fraud in the Feeding Our Future scheme.
A former policy aide to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to wire fraud in the Feeding Our Future scheme.
Husband and wife sentenced in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
A husband and wife have been sentenced for their role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
A husband and wife have been sentenced for their role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
Feeding Our Future: Man sentenced to 5 years for running fraudulent 'Stigma-Free' meal site in Wilmar
A man who claimed to serve 1.6 million meals to children in Wilmar was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future scheme.
A man who claimed to serve 1.6 million meals to children in Wilmar was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future scheme.
Feeding Our Future fraudsters sentenced to prison, ordered to pay restitution
Another defendant in the Feeding Our Future scheme was sentenced for his role in stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers during the height of the COVID-19 panmdemic.
Another defendant in the Feeding Our Future scheme was sentenced for his role in stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers during the height of the COVID-19 panmdemic.
Feeding our Future fraudster sentenced for co-role in fake deli scheme
A Minneapolis man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fraud scheme that stole millions during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a deli as a front to falsely claiming to be serving thousands of meals daily.
A Minneapolis man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fraud scheme that stole millions during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a deli as a front to falsely claiming to be serving thousands of meals daily.
Feeding our Future fraudster heading to prison for turning child nutrition funds into personal business
Abdihakim Ali Ahmed was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme — one of the largest pandemic-era fraud cases in the country.
Abdihakim Ali Ahmed was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for his role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme — one of the largest pandemic-era fraud cases in the country.
Feeding our Future fraud sentences: Latest news
Two more people are being sentenced for their roles in the Feeding our Future fraud that stole more than $250 million in pandemic-era federal funds from programs meant to feed children. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the latest.
Two more people are being sentenced for their roles in the Feeding our Future fraud that stole more than $250 million in pandemic-era federal funds from programs meant to feed children. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the latest.
Former deli operator sentenced for role in Feeding our Future fraud
The former owner of Gurley Deli in Maplewood has been sentenced to prison for his role in claiming to be feeding children while stealing COVID-19 pandemic-era funds as part of the larger Feeding our Future fraud.
The former owner of Gurley Deli in Maplewood has been sentenced to prison for his role in claiming to be feeding children while stealing COVID-19 pandemic-era funds as part of the larger Feeding our Future fraud.