Besides the legal wrangling, in the midst of the investigation, Abdullahi’s sister, Hamdi Abdullahi, was charged with a felony, accused of impersonating the whistleblower on social media and making antisemitic and homophobic remarks online.

While the two parties continue to battle in court, the status of the development project remains preliminary.

Nolosha hasn’t formally submitted its plans to the city of Lakeville for approval, let alone begun construction. Company spokeswoman, Carol Schuler, said Nolosha submitted sketch plans to city officials in early August and has met with them multiple times.

“A sketch plan review is an informal review conducted internally with staff,” Tina Goodroad, Lakeville’s community development director, said when asked about what Nolosha submitted. “Plans are so preliminary at this point, therefore comments are very general.”

The Attorney General’s Office contends that Nolosha doesn’t own the development’s proposed site but offered to buy the land for $4 million in April 2023. Four extensions to the closing date have since been granted, the latest setting that date for Nov. 10 and the price at $3.4 million.

Aafedt said in court that Nolosha has a purchase agreement for the property.

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