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Former Mississippi welfare director John Davis testified about his close relationship with wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., revealing he authorized welfare fund spending influenced by personal relationships and love, amidst ongoing corruption charges related to the diversion of federal welfare dollars and conspiracy.
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has withdrawn his defamation suit against Pat McAfee, a former Colts punter and YouTube talk show host, over statements McAfee made regarding Favre's involvement in a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.
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.
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.