In the wake of one of the largest pandemic-era fraud cases in U.S. history, questions about political connections and potential conflicts of interest continue to swirl around Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. his wife Sarah Clarke Frey and The Feeding Our Future scandal, which allegedly diverted over $250 million in federal funds intended for child nutrition programs during COVID-19, has led to dozens of indictments, guilty pleas, and convictions.

The 2020 Zogg Fire, ignited by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) equipment, killed four people and destroyed hundreds of structures in Shasta County. In May 2023, District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett negotiated a $50 million civil settlement with PG&E, dismissing remaining criminal charges in exchange for $5 million in civil penalties and $45 million in charitable contributions for fire prevention, community recovery, and local nonprofits. Notably, none of the settlement funds w