“What Brett Favre did is INTOLERABLE!” U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson once urged Dept. of Justice for a detailed investigation into ‘welfare money’ scandal involving the $100,000,000 worth NFL legend
Bennie Thompson had called for a detailed investigation on Brett Favre in 2022.
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Brett Favre and Bennie Thompson (Image via PBS and House.gov)
The Green Bay Packers icon Brett Favre is currently in a tough as he is facing a civil lawsuit case over the Mississippi welfare scandal. Favre is one among 40 defendants who are accused of misusing welfare funds. If Favre spills new information about the alleged incident in the civil case, he could potentially end up facing criminal charges.
According to multiple reports, the Packers legend Brett Favre “does not intend to invoke the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination” in the Mississippi civil case. But he is in deep waters now. If Favre invokes the Fifth Amendment, he would most certainly lose the civil suit since he won’t be able to disprove the evidence against him.
On the other hand, if he does speak, he might end up giving new evidence that could result in a potential criminal charge for the Packers icon. Furthermore, if Favre talks it could also lead to a new investigation over the possibility of him lying under oath.
Favre is currently in a lose-lose situation and is one of the most hated people among football fans. But even before the situation got this tough for the 11-time Pro Bowl QB, U.S. Rep, Bennie Thompson once urged for a detailed investigation regarding the incident.
Bennie Thompson once called for an investigation on Brett Favre
Without a doubt, Favre is a very influential man with connections to the very top. Back in 2022, Mississippi Today reported that they obtained a few text messages that showed Favre briefing Gov. Bryant about the flow of state grant funds to his drug project.
Back in May 2022, it was reported by Fox News that the Mississippi Department of Human Services will sue Brett and 37 more people or companies for misspending funds that were supposed to be utilized for the welfare of poor families. The aim of the lawsuit was to recover around $20 million from Favre and others named in the case.
Additionally, U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson also urged the US Department of Justice to launch an investigation into the allegations against Phil Bryant that he directed the funds meant for the betterment of the poor towards ineligible citizens, including NFL legend Brett.
“In 2018, the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) received $135 million in TANF dollars, yet $77 million of those dollars were misdirected due to the influence of the governor’s office,” Thompson wrote in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. “The investigation should examine the intolerable activity of retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and how his actions were aided by Governor Bryant. I urge you to work with the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a federal investigation into the Mississippi TANF embezzlement scheme that centers around the role of former Governor Phil Bryant,” the letter read.
“The people of Mississippi deserve answers, and accountability for breaking the law must be upheld for all who were involved: especially for Governor Bryant,” Thompson claimed. Till now, Favre has paid back over a million dollars but around $228,000 in interest has not been paid.
Now, Favre’s statements in the civil case will play a huge role in the development of this case. Favre will either end up losing the lawsuit or the civil case will spark a new investigation into the incident. It will be tough for Favre’s legal team to come out victorious on all counts as the case stands.
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