Text messages from 2017 appear to show Brett Favre was helped in receiving funding from former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant as part of a bigger welfare fund scheme in what’s been called the largest public fraud case in the state’s history.
The issue with Favre centers on the Hall of Fame quarterback’s attempts to raise money for the construction of a new volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi, Favre’s alma mater and the school where his daughter plays the sport. Favre sought Bryant’s help in raising money, and Bryant reportedly turned to nonprofit founder Nancy New for assistance.
Text messages obtained by Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today and entered Monday into the state’s ongoing civil lawsuit over the scandal show Favre, Bryant, New and former welfare agency director John Davis worked together to funnel at least $5 million of the state’s welfare funds toward the building of the stadium.
