Feeding Our Future verdict: Aimee Bock and Salim Said found guilty

Jurors have found Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock and Salim Said guilty on all counts in the massive fraud case.

Verdict reached in Feeding Our Future fraud trial
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The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of the suspected ringleader in the massive $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case in Minnesota. The jury found Aimee Bock guilty on all seven counts she faced, Including charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery and federal programs bribery. Said was found guilty on all 21 counts he faced, including counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal programs bribery, and conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery, along with four additional counts of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Feeding Our Future fraud: Jury begins deliberations
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A jury in the Feeding Our Future fraud trial of Aimee Bock and Salim Said will begin deliberations on Wednesday. In closing arguments, Assistant U.S. Attorney Harry Jacobs told jurors that Aimee Bock and co-defendant Salim Said "committed a fraud of epic proportions" as the trial over an alleged $250 million fraud heads to jury deliberations.

Feeding our Future: Fraud trial in hands of jury for decision

After nearly six weeks of testimony, the trial of Aimee Bock – accused of running the $250 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme – is in the hands of a jury now.

Feeding our Future testimony winds down
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After nearly six weeks of testimony, the trial of Aimee Bock ? accused of running the $250 million Feeding our Future fraud scheme ? is coming to a close. FOX 9?s Rob Olson has the latest details.

Feeding Our Future trial: Salim Said denies fraud, defends massive profits

Prior to 2020, Salim Said painted a picture of Safari Restaurant in Minneapolis doing a thriving business, always packed and producing the same volume of food they claimed to serve kids as part of Feeding Our Future.

Feeding Our Future trial: Salim Said testifies
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Monday at the Feeding our Future trial, Salim Said took the stand in his own defense. The trial could be nearing its end after weeks of testimony.

Feeding our Future: Bock explains ‘mysterious’ board of directors

It’s been weeks since three men testified they agreed to serve on Feeding Our Future’s board of directors, but then never heard anything more about it and never attended any meetings.

Aimee Bock cross-examination continues
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Cross-examination of Aimee Bock, the alleged leader of the Feeding our Future program accused of stealing more than $250 million in pandemic era nutrition funds continued on Friday. FOX 9?s Rob Olson has the latest.

Feeding Our Future trial: Aimee Bock admits fraud, just not by her

Aimee Bock, the founder and executive director of Feeding Our Future, agreed that federal prosecutors have proven fraud occurred in the meal sites and vendors she sponsored.

Feeding Our Future trial: Aimee Bock cross-examined
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Alleged ringleader of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme was cross-examined Thursday, where she admitted fraud took place but not by her. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.

Feeding Our Future trial: Aimee Bock defends herself

Aimee Bock contended that wire fraud was committed by other people who simply copied her on emails, that she never demanded bribes or kickbacks, and that there was no agreement with anyone to do either of those things.

Feeding Our Future: Aimee Bock takes the stand
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Alleged Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock testified in her own defense on Thursday. FOX 9' Rob Olson has the full story.

Feeding Our Future trial: Aimee Bock takes the stand

For weeks, the big question was whether Aimee Bock would testify in her own defense. Friday afternoon, right after the prosecution rested their case, the answer came when she took the stand.

Feeding Our Future trial: Aimee Bock takes the stand
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In week four of the Feeding Our Future trial, alleged ringleader Aimee Bock took the stand in the defense. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.

Feeding Our Future: defendant who tampered with witness pleads guilty

The 37th defendant to plead guilty in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme will face an enhanced sentence after he tried to tamper with a witness about to testify in trial. 

Feeding Our Future trial: Prosecution set to rest Friday

The last witness for the prosecution in the federal trial of Aimee Bock and Salim Said will wrap up her testimony on Friday morning, bringing to the end the fourth week in court.  

Feeding Our Future trial: Tracking the money
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An FBI forensic accountant took the stand Thursday in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme trial. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.

Feeding Our Future trial: Tracing the money, trying to prove kickbacks

In late 2019, months before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, Aimee Bock leased a space in a Burnsville strip mall.  Documents shown to her jury show she intended to open a daycare. She never did.

Feeding Our Future trial: Tracing the money
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In late 2019, months before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, Aimee Bock leased a space in a Burnsville strip mall.? Documents shown to her jury show she intended to open a daycare. She never did.