Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Auditor Shad White is advancing after the state Supreme Court rejected White's bid for dismissal. Favre claims White falsely accused him of misappropriating welfare funds during media appearances and in a book. The controversy centers around over $1 million in TANF funds allegedly used for a volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi. While Favre has repaid $1.1 million, White asserts that Favre still owes approximately $730,000 due to interest charges. Favre maintains he did not know about the funds' origins and aimed only to assist his former university.
Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Auditor Shad White will proceed after the state Supreme Court dismissed White's appeal to dismiss the case.
The continued litigation threatens important First Amendment rights and may dissuade public servants from performing their duties, according to Auditor White.
Favre alleges that White falsely accused him of misappropriating taxpayer funds for a volleyball facility linked to his charitable activities.
Brett Favre claims he was unaware that funds were meant for welfare recipients and states he was merely supporting his alma mater.
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