Defendants and witnesses in a series of trials concerning $250 million of "misused" federal child nutrition funds have implicated a far-reaching network of organizations and individuals across Minnesota. Prosecutors have so far painted a complex web of
Prosecutors allege that the group falsely claimed to have served 18 million meals during the COVID pandemic, for which they collected $47 million in taxpayer money
Prosecutors allege that the group falsely claimed to have served 18 million meals during the COVID pandemic, for which they collected $47 million in taxpayer money
Prosecutors allege that the group falsely claimed to have served 18 million meals during the COVID pandemic, for which they collected $47 million in taxpayer money
Since late 2022, federal prosecutors in Minnesota have charged dozens of people in connection with what they allege was a widespread conspiracy to steal $250 million by falsifying reimbursement requests for 18 million meals. Closing arguments are Monday.