Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, many fans are well aware, is at the center of allegations involving the state of Mississippi and TANF, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Favre is one of several defendants in a lawsuit claiming that he helped steal millions of dollars from a fund meant for needy families in Mississippi, the state with the highest poverty rate in the nation.
On Tuesday, Favre was called to testify before a Republican-led committee that is investigating several states for misspending welfare money. During his testimony, the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback made a startling personal revelation.
Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Favre Has Parkinson’s Disease
The public is well-aware of the allegations against Favre. While he has not been indicted nor convicted of any crime, he has already paid back $1 million to the state of Mississippi for speaking engagements that he did not appear for.
During his testimony to Congress, Favre revealed that he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease:
Hall-of-Fame QB Brett Favre announced that he recently was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. pic.twitter.com/dU0RL0nmsH
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 24, 2024
“Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others, and I’m sure you’ll understand why it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s,” he told the committee.
“This is also a cause dear to my heart. Recently, the doctor, running the company pleaded guilty to taking (public) money for his own use.”
The company Favre is alluding to is Prevacus, whose CEO and founder, Jake VanLandingham, recently pled guilty to wire fraud in relation to the Mississippi Welfare Scandal. He reportedly received $2 million of misplaced TANF funds.
One member of Congress, however, is not buying Favre’s sob story.
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After Favre’s testimony, Linda Sanchez, a U.S. representative from California, posted on social media that she hopes “My Republican colleagues will join Democrats in passing meaningful TANF reforms so wealthy individuals like Brett Favre can no longer take advantage of our most vulnerable.”
I hope that after our @WaysMeansCmte hearing today, my Republican colleagues will join Democrats in passing meaningful TANF reforms so wealthy individuals like Brett Favre can no longer take advantage of our most vulnerable. pic.twitter.com/V2D9EI2PN5
— Rep. Linda Sánchez (@RepLindaSanchez) September 24, 2024
As one can see, many people believe that Favre is guilty, despite the fact that he has not been indicted. As mentioned previously, though, the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback did pay back $1 million to the state.
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