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justice3 hours ago

Ex-wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. Cleared on All Counts in Mississippi Welfare Case

Former WWE star Ted “Teddy” DiBiase Jr. was found not guilty on all counts (conspiracy, wire fraud, theft and money laundering) in the Mississippi welfare scandal, after jurors deliberated about four hours. Prosecutors had alleged he helped divert nearly $3 million in federal funds intended to aid poor residents to luxury purchases, as part of the Families First for Mississippi initiative; his defense said he never solicited funds and was a beneficiary of a broader scheme. He was one of eight charged, with seven co-defendants having pleaded guilty, and a parallel civil suit to recover funds continues.

via Mississippi Today|
#families-first-for-mississippi#fraud-money-laundering#justice
Pat McAfee and Brett Favre settle defamation lawsuit.
sports2 years ago

Pat McAfee and Brett Favre settle defamation lawsuit.

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has withdrawn his defamation suit against Pat McAfee, a former Colts punter and YouTube talk show host, over statements McAfee made regarding Favre's involvement in a Mississippi welfare scandal. McAfee stated that his comments were based solely on public statements and allegations and were made in a comedic style. No settlement was paid, and Favre released a statement on Twitter expressing his happiness that the litigation had been settled.

via USA TODAY|
#brett-favre#defamation-suit#mississippi-welfare-scandal
Ted DiBiase Jr. charged in Mississippi welfare scandal involving theft of millions.
crime2 years ago

Ted DiBiase Jr. charged in Mississippi welfare scandal involving theft of millions.

Former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. has been charged for his involvement in the largest corruption case in the history of Mississippi, which involves the misappropriation of roughly $77 million intended for low-income families. DiBiase allegedly obtained federal funds and misappropriated the money for his own personal use, including buying a vehicle, a boat, and a house. He is facing charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, theft, and money laundering. Other high-profile figures involved in the scandal include NFL legend Brett Favre and DiBiase's brother and father.

via CBS Sports|
#corruption#crime#fraud
Ted DiBiase Jr. Charged in Mississippi Welfare Scandal Involving Millions
crime2 years ago

Ted DiBiase Jr. Charged in Mississippi Welfare Scandal Involving Millions

Former WWE wrestler Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr. has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, as well as multiple counts of wire fraud, theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, and money laundering. DiBiase Jr. and others allegedly used federal funds intended to help needy families in Mississippi to buy himself a boat, a vehicle, and a house. The funds were issued to the Mississippi Department of Human Services and subgranted to nonprofit organizations, which awarded sham contracts to DiBiase Jr.'s companies. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison for each wire fraud count and up to 10 years in prison for each count of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and money laundering.

via CBS News|
#crime#federal-funds#fraud