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United States of America v. Mekfira Hussein and Abduljabar Hussein
Date: 09-17-2026
Case Number: 0:22-cr-00277
Judge: Nancy E. Brasel
Court: United States District Court for the District of Minneapolis (Henepin County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Rebecca E. Kline, Matthew C. Murphy, and Austin L. Bowyer
Defendant's Attorney: Jason Steck for Mekfira Hussein
Debra Hilstrom for Abduljabar Hussein
Mekfira Hussein and Abduljabar Husseins stole money that was meant for vulnerable children.
Abduljabar Hussein, 45, of Shakopee, Minnesota, was sentenced to 40 months in prison on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He pleaded guilty on February 5, 2025.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Mekfira Hussein and Abduljaba...?
The outcome was: Mekfira Hussein, 42, of Shakopee, Minnesota, was sentenced to 57 months in prison on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She pleaded guilty on January 31, 2025. Abduljabar Hussein, 45, of Shakopee, Minnesota, was sentenced to 40 months in prison on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He pleaded guilty on February 5, 2025.
Which court heard United States of America v. Mekfira Hussein and Abduljaba...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Minneapolis (Henepin County), MN. The presiding judge was Nancy E. Brasel.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Mekfira Hussein and Abduljaba...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Rebecca E. Kline, Matthew C. Murphy, and Austin L. Bowyer. Defendant's attorney: Jason Steck for Mekfira Hussein Debra Hilstrom for Abduljabar Hussein.
When was United States of America v. Mekfira Hussein and Abduljaba... decided?
This case was decided on September 17, 2026.