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Jalel and Yahya Aossey, executives at Midamar Corp. and the sons of the founder, were sentenced for their involvement in mislabeling halal products and illegally exporting them.

The brothers each face short prison sentences for their participation in the fraud.

Jalel Aossey, 40, through his lawyer, filed his intent to plead guilty on Sept. 11 in U.S. District Court.

William Aossey Jr. found guilty of conspiracy, making false statements on export certificates and wire fraud.

The trial of Midamar Corp. founder William Aossey Jr. got underway in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Phil Payne pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to make and deliver false certificates and writings.

Company says indictment is based in large part on administrative infractions that occurred in 2010 involving facility numbers.

Jalel and William “Yahya” Aossey, corporate officers of Midamar Corp. and Islamic Services of America, were indicted late last week.

The trial was previously set for late this month.

Charges include wire fraud, making false statements and money laundering.