Mississippi
Mississippi argues Brett Favre should remain in welfare lawsuit after motion to dismiss
The Mississippi Division of Human Providers argued final week that NFL Corridor of Famer Brett Favre ought to stay a goal in a lawsuit trying to get better thousands and thousands in misspent welfare cash.
Favre’s attorneys filed a second movement in February to dismiss a grievance by the Mississippi Division of Human Providers in opposition to the former NFL quarterback.
Corridor of Fame quarterback Brett Favre throws earlier than a recreation between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at M.M. Roberts Stadium. Favre performed for Southern Miss. (Chuck Cook dinner/USA Right now Sports activities)
“Favre’s submission just isn’t a movement to dismiss; it’s a lengthy press launch,” state court docket paperwork filed March 13 say.
“The Court docket ought to disregard Favre’s diatribe and inadmissible displays and, based mostly on the well-pleaded allegations of the First Amended Criticism, deny his Movement to Dismiss.”
BRETT FAVRE FILES DEFAMATION SUITS RELATED TO MISSISSIPPI WELFARE SCANDAL
The state of Mississippi is suing 38 individuals or corporations in an try and reclaim $24 million of $77 million in federal welfare cash, in keeping with a report by Mississippi Right now.
Favre, who helped elevate cash for a College of Southern Mississippi volleyball heart, has denied figuring out a $5 million grant for the volleyball facility got here from a Non permanent Help for Needy Households (TANF) welfare fund by means of the Mississippi Group Schooling Heart (MCEC), a nonprofit operated by Nancy New.
TANF funds are usually not permitted for “brick and mortar” building tasks.
Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Brett Favre exhibits his help by carrying the Tom Brady model of the Bucco Bruce classic Bucs T-shirt earlier than a recreation between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sept. 20, 2020, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)
“It’s obvious that MDHS has sued Favre, a Mississippi and nationwide movie star, to attempt to deflect accountability for its personal egregious wrongdoing in permitting tens of thousands and thousands of {dollars} of its public funds to be misspent — funds for which MDHS itself admits it was ‘solely accountable,’” the February submitting by Favre’s attorneys, together with Eric D. Herschmann, mentioned, in keeping with The Related Press.
On the heart of Favre’s involvement was $1.1 million he acquired for fundraising that Favre reportedly gave to the college to help in constructing the volleyball heart.
Favre mentioned he returned the $1.1 million after he found the cash got here from federal welfare funds.
In December, the MDHS dropped its $1.1 million demand of Favre and made a brand new demand of as much as $5 million in opposition to Favre and the college sports activities basis, saying the cash used for the volleyball facility was improperly used.
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As beforehand reported by Fox Information Digital, textual content messages between Favre and New in October 2017 generated new curiosity in Favre’s involvement as a result of they appear to recommend Favre was involved with the origin of the cash he was to be paid.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre heads to the sidelines after he throws a go intercepted by the Chicago Bears’ Julius Peppers through the first quarter of a recreation at TCF Financial institution Stadium in Minneapolis Dec. 20, 2010. (REUTERS/Eric Miller)
In these texts, Favre requested New if the general public would be capable of discover out the place the cash got here from.
“If you happen to had been to pay me is there anyway for the media can discover out the place it got here from and the way a lot?” Favre requested New in a textual content message.
Favre’s attorneys instructed Fox Information Digital in October 2022 that Favre was involved over the media studying that he was being paid by a not-for-profit, and never that the cash was coming from a fund meant for the needy, as he had no data that the cash got here from the welfare fund.
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“Brett entered into a personal settlement to document a publicity pitch for a not-for-profit,” Herschmann mentioned. “Like most celebrities, he didn’t need his supply of earnings to be public. That’s why he requested wouldn’t it turn into public.
“He had no concept that the cost got here from TANF, and, had he recognized, he by no means would have accepted that cash.”
Former NFL participant Brett Favre walks off the tenth tee field through the Celeb Foursome within the second spherical of the American Household Insurance coverage Championship at College Ridge Golf Membership June 11, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Pictures)
State Auditor Shad White, who first found the misspending and fraud, hopped on Twitter Monday to level out what he says is new data discovered within the newest court docket paperwork.
White shared a portion of the submitting, which he says is a brand new set of textual content messages from Favre.
“Favre requested, ‘Would this additionally resolve the brick and mortar problem?’” the submitting states.
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“Once more, Favre knew that grant funds couldn’t be used for brick and mortar building, however he sought to secretly acquire these funds for that function anyway. He requested, ‘Will the general public notion be that I turned a spokesperson for numerous state funded shelters, colleges, houses, and so on. … and was compensated with state cash? Or can we hold this confidential’”
In a Twitter thread, White mentioned, “The general public already knew Favre knew he was receiving public cash.
“However the brand new texts make it clear Favre knew he was receiving ‘grant’ cash meant to profit individuals in state funded shelters, colleges, houses, and so on.’ In different phrases, the poor.”
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre speaks to the media in Jackson, Miss., Oct. 17, 2018. (AP Photograph/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
In February, Favre filed defamation fits in federal court docket in Hinds County, Mississippi, in opposition to White, Fox Sports activities persona Shannon Sharpe and sports activities podcast host Pat McAfee over Favre’s alleged involvement within the Mississippi welfare fraud case.
“Brett Favre has spent his life serving to the residents of Mississippi,” a spokesman for Favre instructed Fox Information Digital. “Shad White ought to study from Brett. Shad must cease attacking Brett to attempt to additional his political profession and as a substitute concentrate on doing his job. We sit up for profitable this defamation case.”
Favre has not been criminally charged within the case.
Mississippi
Possible overdose at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, according to officials
RANKIN Co., Miss. (WLBT) – The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department reports that they have been called to the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility for an alleged overdose.
The Rankin County Coronor, David Ruth, confirmed to WLBT staff that he was called to the scene to recover a body. He said he was unable to comment on the cause or manner of death until he performs an autopsy.
The Department of Health also says they have been called by the facility for a hazmat situation.
More law enforcement vehicles were seen by WLBT crews entering the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility as authorities continue to investigate a death at the prison.
Details are currently limited. WLBT has reached out to the Mississippi Department of Corrections for a statement on the situation but have yet to hear back.
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STARKVILLE – Mississippi State debuted 41 new players against Eastern Kentucky, including 23 transfers. But one of the biggest transfer portal additions wasn’t on the field and may not be again this week.
Senior receiver Kelly Akharaiyi was left off Mississippi State’s depth chart that was released and coach Jeff Lebby didn’t provide much clarity on the situation either.
“He’s getting closer and closer,” Lebby said at Tuesday morning press conference. “We need to be patient with him. We hope he has a good week and can create some confidence for himself more than anything. But I’m not ready to say he’s going to be available.”
Akharaiyi was one of the transfers most were looking forward to seeing in Lebby’s fast-paced, passing offense. But he was held out of season-opener for what was thought to be a minor injury. However, his uncertain status might be a sign of a more serious injury?
Or is Lebby playing a game of cat-and-mouse with Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham? We’ll found out soon enough.
QB1 – 2 Blake Shapen, 6-1, 210 lbs., Sr.
QB2 – 16 Chris Parson, 6-1, 215 lbs., Rs Fr.
or – 0 Michael Van Buren Jr., 6-1, 200 lbs., Fr.
RB1 – 24 Keyvone Lee, 6-0, 225 lbs., Sr.
-or- 21 Davon Booth, 5-10, 205 lbs., Sr.
RB2 – 20 Johnnie Daniels, 5-10, 200 lbs., Jr.
SLWR1 – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
SLWR2 – 8 Creed Whittemore, 5-11, 185 lbs., So.
SLWR 3 – 80 Kade Kolka, 5-11, 190 lbs., Sr.
WR1 – 6 Jordan Mosley, 6-0, 195 lbs., Jr.
WR2 – 5 Stonka Burnside, 6-0, 200 lbs., Fr.
WR3 – 13 Sanfrisco Magee, 6-2, 200 lbs., Fr.
WR1 – 14 Trent Hudson 6-3 180 Jr.
WR2 – 7 Mario Craver 5-10 170 Fr.
WR3 – 11 Jaden Walley 6-0 190 Sr.
TE1 – 18 Seydou Traore, 6-4, 235 lbs., R-Jr.
– or – 84 Justin Ball, 6-6, 250 lbs., Sr.
TE2 – 86 Nick Lauderdale, 6-3, 225 lbs., Sr.
or – 10 Cameron Ball, 6-6, 250 lbs., So.
LT1 – 66 Makylan Pounders, 6-5, 310 lbs., Jr.
LT2 – 51 Luke Work, 6-6, 305 lbs., Fr.
– or – 74 Jimothy Lewis Jr., 6-6, 310 lbs., Fr.
LG1 – 75 Jacoby Jackson, 6-6, 320 lbs., Jr.
LG2 – 53 Malik Ellis, 6-5, 285 lbs., So.
C1 – 67 Ethan Miner, 6-2, 305 lbs., Sr.
C2 – 72 Canon Boone, 6-4, 315 lbs., Jr.
RG1 – 77 Marlon Martinez, 6-5, 320 lbs., Sr.
RG2 – 52 Grant Jackson, 6-6, 325 lbs., Sr.
RT1 – 76 Albert Reese IV, 6-7, 330 lbs., Jr.
RT2 – 55 Leon Bell, 6-8, 325 lbs., R-Jr.
RT3 – 78 Amari Smith, 6-7, 325 lbs., R-Fr.
DT1 – 22 Kedrick Bingley-Jones, 6-4, 310 lbs., Jr.
– or – 23 Trevion Williams, 6-4, 295 lbs., R-Fr.
DT2 – 98 Ashun Shepphard, 6-3, 280 lbs., Jr.
DT1 – 35 Kalvin Dinkins, 6-2, 315 lbs., So.
– or – 8 Sulaiman Kpaka, 6-3, 300 lbs., Sr.
DT2 – 92 Eric Taylor, 6-4, 310 lbs., Jr.
– or – 90 Kai McClendon, 6-2, 305 lbs., Fr.
DE1 – 9 De’Monte Russell, 6-4, 285 lbs., Sr.
DE2 – 91 Deonte Anderson, 6-3, 270 lbs., Jr.
– or – 46 Joseph Head Jr., 6-4, 240 lbs., R-Fr.
JLB1 – 11 Ty Cooper, 6-4, 245 lbs., Jr.
– or – 44 Branden Jennings, 6-3, 240 lbs., Jr.
JLB2 – 36 Donterry Russell, 6-4, 225 lbs., So.
MLB1 – 7 Stone Blanton, 6-2, 230 lbs., Jr.
MLB2 – 26 JP Purvis, 6-1, 245 lbs., Sr.
DLB1 – 40 Nic Mitchell, 6-2, 230 lbs., Jr.
– or – 5 John Lewis, 6-3, 240 lbs., Jr.
DLB2 – 16 Zakari Tillman, 6-2, 225 lbs., So.
FS1 – 2 Isaac Smith, 6-0, 205 lbs., So.
FS2 – 12 Tyler Woodard, 6-2, 200 lbs., Jr.
SS1 – 21 Hunter Washington, 5-11, 190 lbs., Jr.
SS2 – 27 Chris Keys Jr., 6-0, 190 lbs., Jr.
– or – 17 Jordan Morant, 6-0, 210 lbs., Sr.
CB1 – 1 Kelley Jones, 6-4, 195 lbs., R-Fr.
– or – 6 Traveon Wright, 6-0, 180 lbs., R-Fr.
CB2 – 13 Raydarious Jones, 6-2, 180 lbs., Sr.
– or – 18 Khamauri Rogers, 6-0, 180 lbs., So.
CB1 – 14 Brice Pollock, 6-1, 190 lbs., So.
CB2 – 4 DeAgo Brumfield, 6-0, 190 lbs., Sr.
K1 – 80 Kyle Ferrie, 6-1, 205 lbs., So.
K2 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
K3 – 49 Marlon Hauck, 6-3, 195 lbs., So.
P1 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
P2 – 83 Zach Haynes, 6-1, 195 lbs., Sr.
P3 – 88 Ethan Pulliam, 6-1, 190 lbs., R-Fr.
KO1 – 49 Marlon Hauck, 6-3, 195 lbs., So.
KO2 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
PR1 – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
PR2 – 8 Creed Whittemore, 5-11, 185 lbs., So.
KR1 – 21 Davon Booth, 5-10, 205 lbs., Sr.
– or – 20 Johnnie Daniels, 5-10, 200 lbs., Jr.
– or – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
Mississippi State at Arizona State: How to Watch Bulldogs Football vs the Sun Devils
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Mississippi State at Arizona State, Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
BetMGM College Football Odds: Arizona State by 6 1/2.
Series record: First meeting.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Arizona State and Mississippi State both had dominant wins in the season-opening weekend and now have a tougher challenge when they face each other on Saturday night. The Sun Devils are trying to build off an impressive 48-7 win over Wyoming and prove they might be a factor in the Big 12 race. Arizona State has never beaten an SEC opponent. Mississippi State plays its second game under new coach Jeff Lebby. The Bulldogs beat Eastern Kentucky 56-7 in their season opener..
KEY MATCHUP
Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen vs. the Arizona State defense. The Sun Devils scored a touchdown on the second play of their opener when Zyrus Fiaseu picked off a pass and returned it to the end zone. It was one of two interceptions on the day for Arizona State. Shapen had a great debut against Eastern Kentucky but will face a much tougher defense on Saturday.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Mississippi State: Shapen had a terrific first game with the Bulldogs, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns while also running for 44 yards and a TD against Eastern Kentucky. The 6-foot-1 senior played the previous three college seasons at Baylor with mixed success. Shapen has thrown a TD pass in 12 consecutive games dating to this time at Baylor in 2022.
Arizona State: RB Cam Skattebo led a balanced rushing attack against Wyoming, gaining 49 yards and scoring a touchdown. Skattebo was a do-it-all player for Arizona State last year, spending time at quarterback, running back and receiver. The Sun Devils might not need him to be as versatile this season, but he’s still a threat from just about anywhere on the field.
FACTS & FIGURES
Mississippi State had six different players score touchdowns against Eastern Kentucky. … The Bulldogs’ 93.7 passing grade in the opener was the second-best mark in all of the FBS, trailing only Purdue, according to Pro Football Focus. … Mississippi State’s Kevin Coleman Jr. returned five punts for 117 yards last week. … Arizona State was credited with just two missed tackles on defense in the opener, tied for the third-lowest tally among FBS schools. … Skattebo is 270 rushing yards away from reaching 3,000 in his career. He is 342 all-purpose yards away from reaching 4,000 and 202 receiving yards away from reaching 1,000.
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