Viral video’s David says he filed complaint against Walz over fraud allegations
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Independent journalist Nick Shirley and his investigator “David” returned to the Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday wearing a sweatshirt that read “1-800 FRAUD” following the release of his viral video alleging fraud at government-funded child care facilities in Minnesota.
David also told reporters on the site that he had filed criminal charges against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz regarding alleged widespread fraud.
In a post shared on X, Shirley and David are also seen standing outside the resort in matching sweatshirts during the visit.
“WE LEARN HERE AND STOP FRAUD,” Shirley captioned the post.
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Both men’s T-shirts read “Quality ‘Learning’ Center”; it’s a typo that reflects the signage associated with the Minneapolis site at the center of the fraud allegations.
Shirley’s return visit came after the facility manager claimed her original video misrepresented the business by filming outside published hours and falsely suggested the center was inactive.
State officials and a daycare director on Monday denied allegations of fraud and disputed claims that the daycare was closed or that taxpayer funds were improperly collected.
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Center for Quality Learning director Ibrahim Ali, left, and Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families Commissioner Tikki Brown deny that any fraud has occurred, despite a recent report by independent journalist Nick Shirley. (Swimming pool)
The allegations stem from Shirley’s viral video showing her visits to multiple state daycare facilities.
The Center for Quality Learning did not appear to be active during the filming of Shirley, despite receiving child care assistance money from the state.
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-Y., Donald Trump Jr. Shirley’s video sparked widespread interest online, with officials like Elon Musk and Elon Musk praising her reporting, while others, including Walz, disagreed.
Walz was already facing criticism over the scandal, which involved losses of at least $1 billion due to alleged social services fraud mostly tied to the Somali community in Minneapolis.
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“Minnesota is a prosperous state, a well-governed state,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said. he said. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
David confirmed to reporters during Tuesday’s visit that he had filed criminal charges against Walz in connection with the alleged fraud.
“I have filed a formal complaint against Tim Walz for violating Minnesota Statutes 3.971, Subchapter 9,” David said, before confirming that he filed the complaint three to four weeks ago. “So there is an ongoing investigation and I think Tim is going to have a bad day and he deserves it because he allowed this fraud.”
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“Because he wanted the voting bloc that the Somalis represented, because they all vote in one bloc and that’s 100,000 150,000,” he added. “Who knows how many, but it’s so bad that when we go to a facility they’re already screaming, Nick Shirley, Nick Shirley, Nick Shirley!”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Walz’s office for comment.
