Former Mississippi human services official pleads guilty to state and federal charges in massive welfare fraud scheme, prosecutors say – KION546 kion546.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kion546.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The state auditor has said about $77 million in funds meant to help families in need was instead used for personal expenses and projects connected to famous Mississippians, including ex-NFL
John Davis, 54, served as the Human Services director during the time Mississippi auditors say more than $70 million of federal welfare funds were misused.
These charges are connected to a state investigation involving more than $77 million in misspent welfare funds.
On Tuesday, Nancy and Zach New plead guilty to charges of wire fraud, fraud against the government, and charges of bribery of a public official in Mississippi’s welfare fraud case, the st