Juror in Feeding Our Future trial excused after woman offers bag of $120,000 in cash to acquit defendants
Minneapolis, Minnesota (AP) – After revealing that a woman had left
a bag containing $120,000 in cash at her house
that she would receive additional money
that she would receive additional money
if she voted to clear seven individuals accused of embezzling
if she voted to clear seven individuals accused of embezzling
over $40 million from a program designed
over $40 million from a program designed
to feed children during the pandemic, a jury was dismissed on Monday.
to feed children during the pandemic, a jury was dismissed on Monday.
Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Thompson declared
Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Thompson declared
in court on Monday that this was "completely beyond the pale." "This conduct is ludicrous
This is the kind of thing you see in crime films.
This is the kind of thing you see in crime films.