7 Minnesotans accused in massive scheme to defraud pandemic food program to stand trial
by Steve Karnowski
Apr 29, 2024
2 minutes
Opening statements are expected Monday in the fraud trial of seven people charged in what federal prosecutors have called a massive scheme to exploit lax rules during the COVID-19 pandemic and steal from a program meant to provide meals to children in Minnesota.
The seven will be the first of 70 defendants to go on trial in the alleged scam. Eighteen others have already pleaded guilty.
Prosecutors have said the
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