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- **Posted:** 2026-03-18T02:24:38.000+00:00
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The defense began calling witnesses in the federal welfare fraud trial of former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. on Monday after the prosecution rested its case, according to WJTV 12 News.

Defense attorneys attempted to have the charges thrown out, arguing prosecutors had not established proper evidence. The judge disagreed. The defense called Kevin McClendon, who worked with DiBiase on developing a Get Fit Mississippi app that was never released.

DiBiase faces 13 counts including wire fraud, money laundering, theft, and conspiracy. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years per wire fraud count.

Prosecutors allege DiBiase received approximately $3.5 million in federal welfare funds intended for needy families through sham contracts and used the money to purchase a $1.4 million home, a $55,000 boat, a $34,000 tractor, and a $40,000 truck.

Defense attorneys maintain DiBiase performed legitimate services and the contracts never required him to submit reports.

The case is part of what prosecutors have called Mississippi's largest public embezzlement scandal.

#TedDiBiase #WWE #Mississippi #WelfareFraud

(WJTV 12 News)

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