Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years in prison

TL;DR

Aimee Bock, the ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was sentenced to 500 months (over 40 years) in prison.
She was ordered to repay nearly $243 million to the federal government.
Bock was found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery.
Prosecutors called it the largest pandemic fraud case in the country, diverting funds meant for hungry children.
The judge stated Bock acted as a gatekeeper, had an integral role in planning, and lied on the stand.
Bock expressed remorse, stating she was responsible and failed to protect the program.
Her attorney argued her crime was gross negligence, and she believed she was helping people access the program.
Prosecutors alleged Bock leaked protected documents from custody, which a judge called 'really disturbing'.
Dozens of others have been convicted in connection with the scheme.

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