Mississippi Supreme Court denies Favre's appeal to be removed from welfare fraud lawsuit

Favre is named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit seeking to recover millions in misspent welfare funds.
State audit found over $77 million was improperly spent, including on projects supported by Favre.
Lawsuit alleges federal welfare money went to things like a volleyball arena at Favre's alma mater.
Favre argues he was not involved in alleged scheme to misdirect welfare funds.
Others involved have pleaded guilty, but no criminal charges filed against Favre.