Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is facing tough questions about the roughly $1 million in welfare funds he received from Mississippi State in exchange for speeches he allegedly did not deliver . Federal authorities questioned Favre about the scandal, according to an NBC News report.
Favre’s attorney, Bud Holmes, said the legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback was unaware the money was meant to be used to help poor families when he accepted it. Holmes also noted that Favre has not been charged with a crime, but he has been questioned by the FBI.
In total, Favre has repaid $1.1 million in fees for pep talks he didn’t deliver, but he still owes $228,000 in interest. Last October, listener Shad White said the state could sue Favre if he does not repay all the interest.
“If he doesn’t pay this within 30 days of our request, the AG will be responsible for enforcing the interest payment in court,” White said.
The money was supposed to go to needy families through two nonprofits, but that never happened. In Favre’s case, Families First For Mississippi paid him to speak to the foundation. Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has also been investigated for his role in the alleged embezzlement.
