WWE star turned welfare millionaire? Former pro wrestler charged with stealing federal funds meant for Mississippi's needy

Ted DiBiase Jr. and his companies allegedly received millions in "sham contracts" from Mississippi officials and used the funds for lavish personal purchases instead of helping the poor.
DiBiase, brother of another wrestler who played "The Million Dollar Man," faces over 20 years in prison if convicted on charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering.
The scandal has already ensnared retired NFL star Brett Favre and led to the resignation of Mississippi's welfare director, showing how safety net funds were diverted to the state's elite.
Mississippi, one of the nation's poorest states, spends only a fraction of federal welfare funds on direct aid, and critics say the accused took advantage of lax oversight and enforcement.
DiBiase's family was known for portraying fantastically wealthy wrestlers, but prosecutors say the funds he obtained were meant to help vulnerable mothers and children in dire need.