Minneapolis juror with large sum of money delivered to home
Juror in bribery case receives $120,000 in cash.
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A shocking incident unfolded in a high-stakes fraud trial when a juror, identified as Juror 52, was offered a bribe of $120,000 in cash to acquit the defendants. The juror revealed that a woman dropped off the bag of cash at her home along with a note instructing her to vote ‘not guilty’ for the seven accused individuals on trial. The defendants were facing charges of embezzling over $40 million from a program designed to provide meals for children during the pandemic.
The 23-year-old juror wasted no time in alerting the authorities about the attempted bribe. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson expressed his shock at the brazenness of the act, likening it to scenes from mob movies. The juror recounted how a woman, believed to be of Somali descent, delivered the cash to her father-in-law, promising more money if she followed through with the plan.
A juror was dismissed after a woman left $120,000 in cash at her home
The attempted bribe has sent shockwaves through the trial proceedings, with defence attorney Andrew Birrell describing it as a troubling accusation. The prosecutor highlighted the potential racial undertones of the incident, noting the ethnicity of the woman who delivered the bribe and the defendants on trial.
The trial, which commenced in April, has shed light on a massive fraud scheme that siphoned off millions of dollars meant for feeding underprivileged children. The defendants, associated with a restaurant participating in the aid program, are just a fraction of the 70 individuals expected to face trial for a range of criminal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
The FBI agents raided the Twin Cities nonprofit Feeding Our Future in January 2022
The prosecutors have presented overwhelming evidence of the fraudulent activities, including fake invoices and money laundering. The case has exposed the misuse of aid funds intended for vulnerable children, with only a fraction of the money reaching its intended beneficiaries.
As the trial progresses, the judge has taken stringent measures to safeguard the integrity of the proceedings. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel has sequestered the jury to prevent any external influences and has ordered the confiscation of the defendants’ cell phones to prevent further tampering.
Prosecutors say just a fraction of the money earmarked for Feeding Our Future went to feed low-income kids, while the rest was spent on luxury cars, jewelry, travel and property
The trial continues to unravel the depth of the fraud scheme and the extent of the financial misconduct that deprived vulnerable children of essential resources. As the legal battle intensifies, the quest for justice remains paramount in exposing and holding accountable those responsible for exploiting public funds meant for the most vulnerable members of society.
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