New Trial Bid Denied, Farmers Sentenced In Crop Insurance Case

Mealey's (January 31, 2023, 1:35 PM EST) -- PIERRE, S.D. — Two farmers convicted of making false statements regarding crop insurance were sentenced Jan. 30 after a South Dakota federal judge denied their motion for a judgment of acquittal or a new trial, which included allegations that the verdict form was not consistent with the polling of the jury....