Ted DiBiase Jr. has been charged of fraud and money laundering and it has been noted that the trial has been delayed. DiBiase Jr. is facing up to 80 years in prison because of the number of charges against him.
The former Legacy member was indicted in a massive welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi. He allegedly embezzled several million dollars from the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
DiBiase was charged with six counts of wire fraud, four counts of money laundering, two counts of theft, and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and theft. He pleaded not guilty back in April and was released on a $10,000 bond. He also tested positive for marijuana and Adderall on the day of his arrest.
Ted DiBiase Jr.’s brother and former WWE developmental wrestler Brett DiBiase also faced charges relating to the Mississippi welfare funds scandal. Brett pleaded guilty to one federal charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States back in March.
According to PW Insider, DiBiase’s initial trial was set for June 19 at the Mississippi Southern District Court. However, the government requested more time to collect evidence, the court granted it, and there’s no new date for the trial.
“The discovery in this case is extensive and additional time is needed by both sides to review the case and to prepare for trial or negotiate a plea. The government submits that the ends of justice that will be served by taking such action outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.”
