Kelly Smith,

Kelly Smith is a journalist who has covered various topics including the Feeding Our Future federal fraud case, Minnesota's House delegation's effort to approve a tax cut package, and the record number of food shelf visits in Minnesota. In her reporting on the Feeding Our Future trial, she has provided updates on key developments such as FBI raids on defendants' homes and testimonies from forensic accountants. Smith also covers issues related to food insecurity in Minnesota, highlighting the increasing reliance on food shelves and food stamps due to rising costs and stagnant wages.

Biography:  https://www.startribune.com/kelly-smith/6370508/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Two Jurors Dismissed in Feeding Our Future Trial Amidst Alleged Bribery Scandal

Two Jurors Dismissed in Feeding Our Future Trial Amidst Alleged Bribery Scandal

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Two jurors in the Feeding Our Future trial were dismissed for attempted bribes, totaling over $120,000. The defendants are accused of defrauding government programs meant to feed children, with over $40 million stolen and 41 federal criminal counts filed. A woman approached Juror #52's relative with the cash and promised more for an acquittal vote. The second juror was dismissed after hearing about the incident. The FBI is leading the investigation into this conspiracy that cost taxpayers over $250 million.