Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Ex-Nonprofit Head Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving NFL Legend, Ex-WWE Wrestler

The Mississippi welfare scandal is considered the biggest corruption scandal in the state's history. It involves former Republican governor Phil Bryant, NFL legend Brett Favre, former WWE wrestler "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and his son.

On Thursday, the former director of the Mississippi nonprofit organization Family Resource Center pleaded guilty to stealing government funds intended to help low-income families in the state, which is considered among the poorest in the United States.

Christi Webb, the director of the north Mississippi-based Family Resource Center, stepped down earlier this week amid the welfare scandal that involved several high-profile names in the state.

Webb appeared before a federal court presided by U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves in Jackson and pleaded guilty. According to the Associated Press, Webb could face up to 10 years in prison.

Webb is just the latest person involved in the scandal to plead guilty. John Davis, who previously served as the Mississippi Department of Human Services executive director, also pleaded guilty last September to state and federal charges tied to the scandal where the money that was supposed to go to the state's poorest citizens was instead spent on its richest residents.

Webb and the nonprofit she used to run were among the many defendants being sued in this massive scandal.

However, it has been noted that Brett Favre, arguably the biggest name involved in this corruption scandal, has not faced any criminal charges yet. The NFL legend is still one of the over three dozen defendants involved in the civil lawsuit.

Christi Webb Agrees to Cooperate With Authorities in Mississippi Welfare Scandal Investigation

Mississippi Today reported that as part of her plea, the former director of the Family Resource Center of North Mississippi has agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors as they continue their investigation into the corruption scandal that mostly centered on the state's welfare program overseen by then-Governor Phil Bryant and then-Welfare Director John Davis.

Like Brett Favre, the former governor has not faced any charges yet, with Bryant denying any wrongdoing. However, text messages from him and Favre have shown that he wanted to divert welfare funds to the NFL Hall of Famer's pharmaceutical venture.

Funds meant for the state's poorest residents were also used to build a volleyball court where Favre's daughter was playing, even though the NFL legend could have paid for it himself.

Son of WWE Legend Ted DiBiase Charged as Part of the Mississippi Welfare Scandal

Former professional wrestler and the son of WWE's "Million Dollar Man," Ted DiBiase, has been federally charged in the welfare scandal.

According to the Daily Leader, he is the second person involved to be charged. His father, as well as his brother, former WWE star Ted "Teddy" DiBiase Jr., are also named co-conspirators.

That is a sign that the former wrestler may act as a witness for the prosecution as he admitted to one count of conspiracy to defraud the government. However, he is not poised to testify against his brother and father.

All three former wrestlers face a parallel lawsuit demanding they return over $5 million in Mississippi welfare funds.

The DiBiases, notable for their history in pro wrestling, were brought in by John Davis into the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program for various reasons, including motivational speaking.

They received payment upfront, but some of the programs they were supposed to be involved with have never happened. Prosecutors are calling instances as "sham contracts."

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Written by: Rick Martin

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