Ted DiBiase Jr. Faces Decades in Prison for Welfare Scandal and Theft Charges

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Source: Bleacher Report
Ted DiBiase Jr. Faces Decades in Prison for Welfare Scandal and Theft Charges
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Former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. has been charged with multiple felonies related to a welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi, which also involved NFL legend Brett Favre. DiBiase, along with his father and brother, allegedly received millions of dollars in welfare money in exchange for services that were not provided. DiBiase Jr. allegedly received over $3 million in federal anti-poverty funds to conduct leadership training and support inner-city youth, but the services were reportedly not provided. Favre was allegedly paid $1.1 million for speaking engagements that he did not complete.

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