Brett Favre to testify in lawsuit on Mississippi federal funds usage.
OAN’s James Meyers
10:45 AM – Thursday, October 5, 2023
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been scheduled to be deposed in a Mississippi lawsuit that alleges misuse of state welfare funds, according to court documents.
A notice of deposition was filed on Monday at the Hinds County Circuit Court by attorneys for Mississippi’s Department of Human Services. Favre will give a sworn testimony on October 26th at a hotel in Hattiesburg.
The NFL Hall of Famer and more than three dozen defendants are involved in the lawsuit after the Human Services director filed it to recover the welfare money. The Magnolia State’s state auditor Shad White claimed more than $70 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) welfare funds were misused and used on things that had nothing to do with needy families.
The TANF sued Favre and others last year citing a “gross misuse” of TANF funds.
However, the former Green Bay Packers quarterback has denied any wrongdoing and claimed that he paid back misspent welfare funds.
Favre was paid $1.1 million in state funds to make motivational speeches in 2017 and 2018, which he later repaid. However, White said last year the former quarterback still owes $228,000 in interest.
Meanwhile, Favre has repeatedly claimed his innocence stating he didn’t know the funds were welfare dollars and said he has done nothing wrong.
The United States Senate confirmed last week that a new U.S. attorney will take on the case after a delay of over a year.
Mississippi has ranked amongst the poorest states in the U.S. for several years. The Mississippi Department of Human Services has allowed well-connected people to waste away $77 million in federal welfare funds from 2016 to 2019, according to the state auditor and state and federal prosecutors.
According to White, Favre used $5 million to help fund a volleyball arena at his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi, where his daughter played volleyball.
White alleged another $1.7 million went to the development of a concussion treatment drug, a project the former quarterback supported.
Furthermore, there have been no criminal charges brought against Favre, but a former department director and others involved have pleaded guilty to misspending.
Favre had also requested that the Hinds County Circuit Court and the Mississippi Supreme Court remove him as a defendant in the lawsuit, but both requests were denied.
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What is the alleged involvement of Brett Favre in the misuse of welfare funds?
Hat the deposition be held in a different location, but the court denied his request, stating that the location chosen by the Department of Human Services is appropriate.
The deposition will involve questioning Favre about his involvement in the alleged misuse of welfare funds. The lawsuit claims that Favre, along with other defendants, misused more than $70 million in welfare funds meant for needy families. The funds were allegedly used for purposes unrelated to their intended purpose.
Favre, however, has denied any wrongdoing and has stated that he paid back the misspent welfare funds. In 2017 and 2018, he was paid $1.1 million to make motivational speeches, which he later repaid. Despite this, the state auditor claims that Favre still owes $228,000 in interest.
The case has gained attention due to Favre’s involvement and his status as a former NFL quarterback. However, it is important to note that no criminal charges have been brought against him. The lawsuit is a civil matter aimed at recovering the misused funds.
The state of Mississippi has been plagued by poverty for several years, and the misuse of welfare funds adds to the challenges faced by the state’s most vulnerable citizens. The Mississippi Department of Human Services has come under scrutiny for allowing well-connected individuals to misappropriate federal welfare funds.
As the case moves forward, it remains to be seen how Favre’s involvement will impact its outcome. The deposition scheduled for October 26th will provide an opportunity for the attorneys to gather more information and make their case.
In conclusion, the scheduled deposition of former NFL quarterback Brett Favre in the Mississippi welfare funds lawsuit highlights the alleged misuse of funds and raises questions about accountability. As the legal proceedings continue, it is crucial that justice is served and the welfare funds are properly utilized for the benefit of those in need.
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