DOJ Requests Resources in Minnesota Including Military Attorneys and Auditors

The Pentagon is deploying military attorneys to Minnesota to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office amid a Justice Department investigation into COVID-era welfare fraud, predominantly involving defendants of Somali descent. This initiative, backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to bolster resources as the U.S. Attorney’s Office faces staff shortages. The Pentagon is also considering sending forensic auditors to aid in fraud investigations. Recent resignations from Minneapolis’ fraud prosecutors highlight ongoing tensions over unrelated civil rights issues.

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