Jalel and Bill Jr. “Yahya” Aossey, directors of Midamar Corp, and its sister company, Islamic Services of America, have pleaded not guilty to 92 federal charges, related to misbranding Halal beef. Midamar is alleged to have sold at least $4.9 million in beef that did not follow the halal practices promised in its labeling and advertising, reports the New York Times. The brothers are charged with 91 other counts of making false statements on export certificates, wire fraud and money laundering. Their father and Midamar founder, William Aossey Sr., was indicted on 19 counts in October.
Midamar has issued a statement on its website defending itself from the charges. The statement reads: