USA: Midamar, Islamic Services Hit With $600,000 Forfeiture
The order was entered after the business entities each pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.
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US Companies Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Over Halal Exports
Midamar Corp. and Islamic Services of America each entered guilty pleas in federal court in Cedar Rapids to one count of conspiracy to make false statements on export certificates.
USA: Midamar Statement on Settlement with US DoJ
Midamar reached final settlement agreements with the US Department of Justice and USDA resolving charges stemming from a December 2014 indictment of the company.
USA: Halal Food Exporter Detained Until Sentencing
After a 3.5-day jury trial in July, Aossey was convicted on 15 counts, including conspiracy, making false statements on export certificates, and wire fraud.
USA: Iowa Businessman Convicted of Fraud Over Halal Beef Exports
Aossey is the founder of the Midamar Corp., a Cedar Rapids-based company that is considered a pioneer in the sale of halal meat and food products.
USA: Jurors consider case alleging fraud in halal beef exports
Federal jurors in Cedar Rapids are considering 19 counts against Bill Aossey Jr., including conspiracy, fraud and money laundering.
USA: Cedar Rapids company wants halal mislabeling charges dropped
Islamic Services of America filed a dismissal motion Friday in U.S. District Court, asserting that the charges are a violation of the First Amendment.
USA: Federal Court Delays Both Trials in Iowa ‘Halal’ Beef Export Case
The two trials are being delayed as government and defense attorneys agree trial preparation is too complex to move quickly.
Midamar launches new premium chicken line for foodservice sector
Delegates at Gulfood will be able to meet Midamar representatives and enjoy samples of tasty, satisfying Halal finger foods at booths 105,107,109, and 111 in the USA Pavilion.
USA: Former Midamar manager pleads guilty
A former Midamar operations manager pleaded guilty to making and delivering false USDA marks of inspection of shipments of Halal beef in federal court Monday.
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