A former Mississippi human-services director pleads guilty in a welfare scandal that has enmeshed former NFL star Brett Favre and former Gov. Phil Bryant
The former head of Mississippi’s department handling welfare funds pleaded guilty Thursday to federal theft and wire-fraud conspiracy charges and multiple state charges relating to the misuse of millions of dollars in federal aid meant for poor families, according to court documents.
In a deal with state and federal prosecutors, Mr. Davis “agreed to cooperate, including providing truthful testimony at trial” about “criminal misuse” of any funds dispersed by his agency during his tenure, according to a document filed with the court and agreed to by the defense attorney and prosecutors. Under the agreement, he will serve his sentence in federal prison. He is set to be sentenced early next year for the federal charges, according to the U.S.
Mr. Favre, a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who primarily played for the Green Bay Packers, grew up and attended college in southern Mississippi. The head of the nonprofit, Nancy New, and her son, Zachary New, both pleaded guilty earlier this year to state charges including bribing a public official and fraud. Ms. New also pleaded guilty to a federal charge of money laundering. Both the News are cooperating with federal and state prosecutors, according to court documents.
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