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AG Ellison Under Fire Amid COVID Fraud Investigation

2/4/2026

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  • Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faces scrutiny as federal investigators probe a fraud scheme involving COVID-19 feeding funds.
  • Critics cite Ellison's ties to environmental causes and a 2021 meeting with Somali figures linked to fraud.
  • An Ellison spokesperson dismissed allegations from Aimee Bock, a convicted fraudster, as unfounded.
  • Ellison defends climate litigation amid concerns from Minnesota House Republicans about conflicts with environmental groups and outside counsel.