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Feeding Our Future defendant will serve a combined 38 years in prison for role in fraud case, juror bribery
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Morgan Reddekopp , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 22, 2026
· 3 min read
A convicted fraudster was sentenced to 10 years for juror bribery on Wednesday on top of the 28 years he is already serving for his role in the sprawling Feeding Our Future case. Abdiaziz Shafii Farah and four others are accused of delivering a bag with $120,000 in cash to a juror’s home while th...
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Key takeaway The bribery Juror 52 was dismissed in the sixth week of the first Feeding Our Future trial after she said a woman showed up at her home with a bag of $120,000 in cash and offered her more money if she voted to acquit the defendants.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The sentencing of Abdiaziz Shafii Farah to 10 years for juror bribery adds another layer of complexity to the already sprawling Feeding Our Future case, which has significant implications for the community. The fact that the defendants targeted Juror 52 because of her age and racial background raises concerns about the fairness and integrity of the judicial process in Hennepin County. The use of surveillance and tracking devices to gather information about the juror's personal life and family is particularly troubling. As the case continues to unfold, it will be important to watch how local law enforcement and the court system respond to these allegations and work to prevent similar attempts to corrupt the justice system in the future. The community will be looking for assurances that the integrity of the judicial process is being protected and that those who attempt to bribe or coerce jurors will be held accountable.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A convicted fraudster was sentenced to 10 years for juror bribery on Wednesday on top of the 28 years he is already serving for his role in the sprawling Feeding Our Future case. Abdiaziz Shafii Farah and four others are accused of delivering a bag with $120,000 in cash to a juror’s home while th...
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