The lawsuit says the defendants "squandered" more than $20 million in money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program.
The Mississippi Department of Human Services sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and three former pro wrestlers along with several others to try to recover millions of misspent welfare dollars.
The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, ex-wrestler Ted DiBiase and others over an alleged $20 million welfare fraud scheme.