Opinions
OPINIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT
RELEASED JULY 29, 2026
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A24-0037 State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Mohamed Abdulgani Ahmed, Appellant.
Court of Appeals.
Under Minnesota Statutes section 152.096, subdivision 1, and this court’s decision in State v. Kuhnau, 622 N.W.2d 552 (Minn. 2001), the State’s assertion that it need not prove that the defendant knew that a conspiracy to commit first-degree sale of controlled substances involved controlled substances at or above the relevant statutory weight threshold was plain error that requires a new trial.
Reversed in part, vacated in part, and remanded. Justice Karl C. Procaccini.
Took no part, Justice Sarah E. Hennesy.
A24-1567 In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Kassius O. Benson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0266632.
Disbarment is the appropriate discipline for an attorney who was convicted of felony tax evasion arising out of the practice of law and who intentionally misappropriated client funds, where multiple factors aggravated his misconduct.
Disbarred. Per Curiam.
ORDER
A25-1325 In re Petition for Reinstatement of Francis Dale Baltimore, II, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0237103.
Reinstated. Justice Gordon L. Moore, III. (Filed 7/15/26)
A26-1178 Tim Holden, Petitioner, vs. Steve Simon, in his official capacity as Minnesota Secretary of State, Respondent.
Petition dismissed. Chief Justice Natalie E. Hudson. (Filed 7/24/26)