Former NFL star Brett Favre has been going viral after new reports claim he’s been named in a civil lawsuit, accusing him of defrauding the Mississippi welfare system.
Reports claim the scheme saw at least $5 million be given to Favre’s alma mater, University of Southern Mississippi.
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Brett Favre Accused Of Defrauding Mississippi Welfare; Texts Allege He ‘Continued To Press’ Governor For Millions In ‘Illegal Funds’ For Alma Mater
It’s reported that the funds were used to build a Favre-backed volleyball center at the school, where the Hall of Fame quarterback’s daughter played the sport at the time.
It’s also reported that alleged texts messages have since surfaced reportedly showing Favre “continuing to press” former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant for the funds, which he reportedly told Favre, months prior, could be illegal, citing misuse of state welfare funds.
According to a court filing, Bryant texted Favre that “Use of these funds [is] tightly controlled [and] any improper use could result in violation of Federal Law. Auditors are currently reviewing the use of these funds.”
But reports claim Favre was “not taking ‘No’ for an answer,” and wrote back:
“We obviously need your help big time and time is working against us. And we feel that your name is the perfect choice for this facility and we are not taking No for an answer! You are a Southern Miss Alumni, and folks need to know you are also a supporter of the University. We are going to get there. This was a great meeting. But we have to follow the law. I am to[o] old for Federal Prison.”
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