(MNN)-Another defendant in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme is going to federal prison. Abdul Abubakar Ali was sentenced Monday to one year and one day behind bars. Ali pleaded guilty in 2022 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors say he used a nonprofit called Youth Investors Lab to falsely claim roughly 1.5 million meals through the Federal Child Nutrition Program. Ali’s cooperation was noticed, and he’s paid over $92,000 back. A total of 79 people have pleaded guilty or been convicted in the fraud scheme.
Governor Walz Signs Children Social Media Protections into Law
(MNN)-Governor Tim Walz signed new social media protections for children into law. The new protections include limiting addictive platform features, strengthening privacy safeguards, and increasing parental controls. This amends the legislation calle...
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Reaction to Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns
News of O'Hara's sudden departure - and details about the investigations - brought statements of sharp criticism of the mayor and the police chief from some city council members and community groups.
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Who is Katie Blackwell? Assistant MPD chief to serve
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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there's no hope of survivors
Authorities say there’s no hope of finding more survivors at a Washington paper mill where nine missing workers remain missing after a tank imploded and released a highly destructive chemical mixture
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