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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

Description:
Minneapolis, Minnesota criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371.

Mekfira Hussein and Abduljabar Husseins stole money that was meant for vulnerable children.
Outcome:
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.
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About This Case

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.