Favre must remain in Mississippi welfare lawsuit, state argues
A Mississippi judge should ignore Brett Favre's to be removed from a civil lawsuit regarding misspent welfare money, the state said this week.
Mississippi welfare scandal; Brett Favre files defamation lawsuits
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre filed defamation lawsuits in connection to the ongoing Mississippi welfare scandal.
Mississippi revises demands on Favre; welfare lawsuit
The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday changed its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money.
Brett Favre rebukes criticism of alleged role in Mississippi welfare fraud scandal
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre rebuked criticism of his alleged role in a Mississippi welfare fraud scandal Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Favre welfare case: Ex-Mississippi governor faces new subpoena
An attorney is trying to force former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to release text messages or other communications about the state improperly using welfare money to help fund development of a concussion drug backed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre.
Brett Favre: Texts show former NFL QB wanted welfare funds for football facility
The state has filed a civil lawsuit against Favre and others to recover more than $20 million in misspent welfare money intended to help needy people in one of the country's poorest states
Favre sought welfare money for football facility also, texts show
After Mississippi spent millions of dollars in welfare money on Brett Favre’s pet project, a university volleyball arena, the retired NFL quarterback tried two years later to get additional cash from the state’s welfare agency for another sports facility, new court documents show.
Texts link Favre, Mississippi welfare money, volleyball facility
Text messages between Brett Favre and a Mississippi education center director were included in court documents filed Monday.
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre questioned by FBI over Mississippi welfare money: report
The FBI has questioned NFL Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre for his alleged involvement in a Mississippi welfare fraud case.
Brett Favre, wrestlers sued by Mississippi over welfare misspending: report
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is suing 38 people or companies, including retired NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, for misspending millions in welfare money aimed to help the poorest state in the country, according to multiple reports.
Favre misses payment in Mississippi welfare case, auditor says
Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre missed a deadline to pay in interest on welfare money, the Mississippi state auditor said Tuesday.
Favre, Mississippi auditor welfare-paid contract feud
Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre and Mississippi Auditor Shad White feuded Friday over the auditor saying Favre failed to make speeches after being paid by welfare money.
Brett Favre repays $600K in Mississippi welfare case: auditor
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has repaid $600,000 in Mississippi welfare money, a state auditor said. But he could still be sued.
Favre, employee owe Mississippi $828K, state auditor says
The Mississippi auditor is demanding repayment of $77 million in misspent welfare money, including $828,000 from Brett Favre.
Brett Favre says children under 14 years old shouldn't play tackle football
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is telling parents to wait until their children are 14 years old to play tackle football.
NFL legend Brett Favre invests in concussion treatment meant to cure CTE
Professional football’s concussion crisis could be turning around as NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre has backed a promising preventative treatment for head injuries.
NFL legend Brett Favre says Trump golf outing was 'an honor,' praises president's skills
For his part, President Trump also praised Favre’s skills in a tweet late last month, noting the former Packers star hits a long drive.
Brett Favre golfs with President Trump in New Jersey
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre hit the links on Saturday, July 25 with a high-profile partner -- President Donald Trump.
Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman
SUMRALL, Miss. -- Brett Favre puts Colin Kaepernick on a high pedestal.
Brett Favre repaying $1.1M for no-show speeches, auditor says
JACKSON, Miss. — Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the Mississippi state auditor said Wednesday.Auditor Shad White said his office received $500,000 from Favre on Wednesday, plus a commitment that Favre will repay the other $600,000 in installments over the next few months.Favre's effort to repay the money came two days after White released an audit of spending by the Mississippi Department of Human Services that showed Favre had been paid by Mississippi Community Education Center, a nonprofit group whose former leader has been indicted in a welfare embezzlement scheme.Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and the community education center had contracts with Human Services to spend money through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, also known as TANF.“I want to applaud Mr.