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United States of America v. Daniel Flaten and Derek Flaten

Date: 11-05-2026

Case Number: 3:26-cr-00168

Judge: Peter D. Welte

Court: United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (Cass County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Matthew Greenley

Defendant's Attorney:


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Description:
Fargo, North Dakota, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with making false statements to influence the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.

Daniel and Derek Flaten allegedly hid how much they harvested from insurance adjusters so they could collect crop insurance payments for losses that did not happen.
Outcome:
A criminal indictment is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Daniel Flaten and Derek Flaten?

The outcome was: A criminal indictment is not proof of guilt.

Which court heard United States of America v. Daniel Flaten and Derek Flaten?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (Cass County), ND. The presiding judge was Peter D. Welte.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Daniel Flaten and Derek Flaten?

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When was United States of America v. Daniel Flaten and Derek Flaten decided?

This case was decided on November 5, 2026.