Juror Bribed with $120K in Charity Fraud Trial
TL;DR
A juror in a Minneapolis fraud trial was dismissed after reporting that she was offered $120,000 and more money to acquit seven defendants accused of stealing over $40 million from a pandemic food aid program. The trial, involving the first of 70 defendants in a $250 million fraud case, has seen 18 guilty pleas and $50 million recovered. The judge has sequestered the jury to ensure a fair trial.
- Fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120000 and promise of more if she'll acquit The Associated Press
- Fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she'll acquit Yahoo! Voices
- Juror excused after being offered cash to acquit in Feeding Our Future trial Bring Me The News
- Juror dismissed after alleged bribery in Feeding Our Future trial KSTP
- Juror in Charity Fraud Case Received Bag With $120,000 The New York Times
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