Juror Bribery Scandal Unfolds in $40M Feeding Our Future Fraud Trial
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A juror in a federal trial over a $250 million pandemic relief fraud scheme reported receiving a $120,000 bribe attempt to acquit the defendants. The juror immediately called 911, leading to an FBI investigation. The trial involves seven people accused of exploiting federal child nutrition program funds through the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future. The juror was dismissed, and the remaining jurors were sequestered for deliberations.
- Juror reports receiving $120K bribe attempt in pandemic relief fraud trial ABC News
- Two jurors in $40M fraud case are dismissed after one was allegedly offered a $120,000 bribe for a not guilty verdict NBC News
- Another juror dismissed as Feeding Our Future deliberations get underway KSTP
- 2nd Feeding our Future juror dismissed after 'unprecedented' bribe attempt FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Juror in Feeding Our Future trial excused after woman offers bag of $120,000 in cash to acquit defendants Star Tribune
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