More Brett Favre texts disclosed in court documents could be damning evidence × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout NFL News New court documents uncover more damning evidence against Brett Favre in regards to welfare fraud scandal By LaDarius Brown Modified 25 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share More Brett Favre texts disclosed in court documents could be damning evidence Brett Favre is already heavily linked in the welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi. However, more damaging evidence has recently come to light in regards to his involvement. According to new text messages filed in court, the Hall of Fame quarterback continued to pressure Mississippi state officials for assistance in funding. The money was for a new sports facility at his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi. This came months after being told by then-Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant that misappropriation of state welfare funds might be a criminal offense. Per the court filing, Bryant texted Favre in July 2019: "Use of these funds [is] tightly controlled. Any improper use could result in violation of Federal Law. Auditors are currently reviewing the use of these funds." Despite the warning from Bryant, the quarterback still wanted funding for the volleyball facility. According to the filing, in September 2019, Favre texted Bryant following a meeting regarding seeking an additional $1.8 to $2 million for programs at the new volleyball facility. The text read: "We obviously need your help big time and time is working against us. And we feel that your name is the perfect choice for this facility and we are not taking no for an answer! You are a Southern Miss Alumni, and folks need to know you are also a supporter of the University." Bryant replied: "We are going to get there. This was a great meeting. But we have to follow the law. I am to[o] old for Federal Prison." The texts make for incredible reading and could prove extremely damning to Brett Favre. Brett Favre and his role in the Mississippi welfare scandal Brett Favre at the SiriusXM At Super Bowl LIV - Day 3 The 52-year-old is among the defendants in Mississippi's civil lawsuit over misspent welfare funds. First made known in an investigation by Mississippi Today, state auditors determined that at least $77 million in welfare funds were misappropriated. This is the biggest case of public fraud in the state's history. Since February 2020, six people have been placed in custody over the state's welfare fraud scandal. The majority of people have pleaded guilty, including nonprofit founder Nancy New. New finalized the capital for the former quarterback's project. John Davis, the former Mississippi Department of Human Services director, has also pleaded guilty. Favre is yet to be criminally charged for his role in the scandal. If you use any of the above quotes, please credit ESPN and H/T Sportskeeda. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by John Maxwell × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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