U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota
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Rochester man receives 21-year sentence for producing child sexual abuse material
Kevyn Bradley Heath, a resident of Rochester, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for producing and distributing child pornography. -
Minneapolis man pleads guilty in major child nutrition fraud case
Abdihakim Ali Ahmed, a resident of Minneapolis, has admitted guilt to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a $250 million fraud scheme. -
Federal prison nurse faces charges for sexual conduct and false statements
An Iowa woman, Jessica Lynn Larson, has been indicted on charges of abusive sexual contact with an inmate and making false statements to federal law enforcement, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. -
Minnesota man indicted for alleged methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
A Minnesota man, Lance Wayne Anderson, has been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. -
Duluth felon sentenced to over 13 years for drug trafficking
A Duluth resident has been sentenced to 167 months in prison for narcotics trafficking, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. -
Federal jury convicts two for $250 million child nutrition program fraud
Two individuals have been found guilty by a federal jury for their involvement in a $250 million fraud scheme targeting a federally-funded child nutrition program. -
Defendants plead guilty in Twin Cities fentanyl trafficking case
The remaining defendants involved in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy across the Twin Cities have pleaded guilty, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. -
Duluth woman faces firearm and fentanyl distribution charges
A Duluth woman has been indicted on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and drug trafficking. -
Ramsey County man sentenced for carjackings and firearm possession
A Ramsey County man, Ricardo Rydell Walker, Jr., has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for a series of carjackings and illegal firearm possession. -
Mahnomen man indicted for illegal firearm possession
A Mahnomen resident has been indicted for illegal firearm possession, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. -
Minneapolis man pleads guilty in extensive child nutrition program fraud
A Minneapolis man, Abdikadir Ainashe Mohamud, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a $250 million scheme that misused a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Lakeville man pleads guilty in $250M fraud involving child nutrition program
A Lakeville man has admitted to wire fraud in connection with a $250 million scheme that exploited a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. -
Former school district employee charged with creating explicit images using AI technology
William Michael Haslach, a former employee of Independent School District #622 and ISD #834, has been charged with multiple counts related to child pornography and the production of obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse. -
Former school district employee charged with producing AI-generated abuse images
William Michael Haslach, a former employee of Independent School District #622 and ISD #834 in Minnesota, faces charges related to child pornography and the production of obscene visual representations involving minors. -
Mankato man indicted on charges related to child exploitation case
A Mankato man, Mitchell Ray Williams, 39, faces multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material production and possession. -
Minneapolis woman pleads guilty in $250M feeding our future fraud scheme
A Minneapolis woman has admitted guilt in a large-scale fraud scheme that exploited a child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Minneapolis man convicted for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession
A federal jury has convicted a Minneapolis resident, Kevin Deandre Bennett, on charges of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute and illegal firearm possession. -
St. Paul man convicted of fentanyl distribution and firearm possession
A St. Paul man has been found guilty by a federal jury for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute and for illegal possession of a firearm, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. -
Minneapolis gang member sentenced for racketeering conspiracy
A member of the Minneapolis Highs gang has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for participating in a racketeering conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick. -
Tower woman receives prison sentence for embezzlement
A Tower woman has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for embezzling over $300,000 from clients.