Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Coverage of Minnesota Attorney General's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Tracking some of the junk that ICE left behind
Federal agents left behind chemical irritants, broken vehicle parts, and live ammunition during confrontations in Minneapolis, including an incident at Mueller Park involving Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. The agents' actions caused injuries and environmental contamination, with debris and chemicals affecting residents and students.
- Minnesota nonprofit accused of siphoning $6.5M to fund Vegas trips, luxury cars, private liquor store
A Minnesota nonprofit called We Push for Peace has collapsed after its leaders allegedly used $6.5 million in charitable funds for personal gain, including luxury cars and a private liquor store. The organization's former directors, Trahern Pollard and Jaclyn McGuigan, are facing a civil lawsuit from the state's Attorney General. The lawsuit alleges rampant abuse and self-dealing by the nonprofit's leaders.
- Minnesota fraudster cuts no-jail plea deal with key condition tied to alleged mastermind
A Minnesota Medicaid fraud defendant, Said Awil Ibrahim, pleaded guilty and is expected to avoid jail time under a plea deal that requires him to cooperate with authorities pursuing his fugitive co-defendant, Abdirashid Ismail Said. The case involves a nearly $11 million Medicaid fraud prosecution. Ibrahim will also be required to help authorities track down his missing co-defendant.
- Minnesota fraudster cuts no-jail plea deal with key condition tied to alleged mastermind
A Minnesota Medicaid fraud defendant, Said Awil Ibrahim, pleaded guilty and is expected to avoid jail time under a plea deal that requires him to cooperate with authorities pursuing his fugitive co-defendant, Abdirashid Ismail Said. The case involves a nearly $11 million Medicaid fraud prosecution. Ibrahim will also return the $2.2 million he stole from the state through a payment plan.
- Shameful moment Minnesota's Democrat AG uses his phone while sat on stage at event as woman in audience cries while telling sad story
Minnesota's Democratic Attorney General was using his phone during an event where a woman was visibly upset while sharing an emotional story, drawing criticism for the perceived lack of empathy.
- Minnesota fraud suspect skips court, forfeits bond, throwing $11M Medicaid case into doubt
Abdirashid Ismail Said, accused of an $11 million Medicaid fraud scheme, skipped a court appearance, leading to a warrant and forfeited bond. Authorities are working with federal agencies to locate him, as his case faces legal setbacks.