Authorities in Minnesota have taken all seven defendants into custody as they investigate an attempted bribery incident in a high-profile fraud case. The defendants are accused of stealing over $40 million from a program designed to provide meals for children during the pandemic.
The case was brought to light when a 23-year-old juror reported being offered $120,000 in cash to acquit the defendants. The juror promptly informed the police, leading to her dismissal and replacement with an alternate. Another juror was later dismissed after mentioning the bribe to a family member.
