Reporter who exposed welfare scandal involving Brett Favre, fmr. Mississippi governor now risks jail
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- After winning the Pulitzer prize for exposing welfare fraud in Mississippi, reporter Anna Wolfe has been embroiled in a lawsuit that might land her in jail.
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This is a perversion of the justice system. Anna Wolfe should not have her head on the block for doing her job to the best of her ability.
Heads wull roll
Southern.
The easy answer is for her to not print things that aren't facts.
Truth doesn't make money
@@kelperdudeFunds intended to feed some of the nation’s poorest people instead went to build a volleyball court at USM. The facts are not in question.
77 Million dollars stolen from poorest Mississippians! 😢
@carrolabrams2659 What? They should be in jail, and every person affected should access the volleyball arena and that horse ranch for parties and meetings. An event center.
Bigotry planning.
Women and children. Yet they are “ pro life”🙄
I want to think that several of those children will strive to succeed to insure that this never happens again.
Mississippians do love their traditions. He was just carrying on the tradition of gubenatorial corruption.
Brett Favre should be in jail.
Who is bret farve
@@fjbjb7734Former NFL player.
@fjbjb7734 obviously you are not from Green Bay.
@@cindytripp Is robbing the poor not illegal in Wisconsin?
@chrisjames- it might not be, since Gov Evers pushes ridiculous spending all the time
What accountability? The money didn’t go to the people. The people should seek justice
How about our citizens, like our vets, that get nothing while joe gives everything to the people he has coming in?
In his mind, ordinary citizens has no rights to questions public officials. If anyone dare to cross the line, he/she must ready to paid a price. He said in the full interview that he’s after $. I bet he wants to bankrupt the newspaper and put journalist in jail.
What an A*hole!😡
@mtriche4
Seek justice. The rich will always take from the poor. How many lawyers do you think that a poor person keeps on retainer?
Unapologetically ⚖️ Justice should matter.
The know "the people" are poor and can only get appointed a Public Pretender.
its fuckedup how the thief can walk scott free while the innocent get in trouble
Scott Free.
Freedman descendants have been saying that for centuries.
Welcome to MAGA
Scot free
That's the MAGA American Way
Gee a millionaire stealing the public's money
He must be a Trump supporter.
Biden?
@@robertirvine6307 just a common thief with millions of dollars.
More like any elected official
Bryant and Farr should be in jail and made to payback everything they stole.
Another typical Govt official that breaks the rules, and blames everyone else.
Sounds like that's what she did.
Really?
@@kelperdude How are things in Siberia, Vlad?? Are you getting ready to be shipped off to Ukraine yet??
@@kelperdude Sounds like she's not a government official
Mississippi is one poor state. Simply put they send in what bits of money they got and the US government turns around and sends them more money and that money comes courtesy of richer states. The Governor should drop the case and get to work. His intentions look malevolent. Sorry if he is busy being embarrassed but he should focus on reparations to the very poor in his State. That’s what the US Government intended it for, the very poor. Shame on Brett Favre. He asked if “they” will find out, it was recorded.
Anna Wolfe deserves a commendation, and Favre/Bryant deserve to be exiled to a supermax.
She got one, literally...
@@DonLicuala How so?
He's the criminal and the whistle-blowers are threatened with jail!
how about the whistleblowers that told about hunter?
Pardon Assange and Snowden
@@kelperdudeHunter's conviction will be overturned.
@@brettfavrewelfarequeen9886 hearsay. like all free citizens, Hunter Biden has a right to appeal. he'll probably lose, or an appeal could be rejected.
brettfavrewelfarequeen9886,Hunter Biden will be his father’s Retribution!!
The former governor should be charged. Not defamation if it’s true.
Bingo since he's suing charge him for crimes on his watch as governor
This situation is absurd. I hope the lawsuit gets thrown out and the reporters can move on with their lives.
and they have to pay her legal fees.
I have to imagine that the Mississippi judges are pretty corrupt as well
The ugly soul of greed and corruption at it's core.
brett needs to go to jail
Favre technically didn't break the law. However, his actions demonstrate that he is morally and ethically bankrupt. Also, let's not forget he is a monumental hypocrite who is a very vocal fiscal conservative.
@@CoreyChristoffersen, how is being on the receiving end of government funds, intended for less fortunate Americans, “not breaking the law”?!
Yup
@@CoreyChristoffersenBOT
I don't think he knew where the money came from.
It's disgusting that someone with as much money as Brett Favre would be involved with stealing public money. He is no hero.
But at one point, he was really good at throwing a ball, so maybe give him a break?
Nope there's a reason people from his hometown tell others to always check your wallet, rings, watches and count your fingers after shaking hands with any member of the Farve family!
These politicians are killing truth.
Governor knew about this ...
On his watch, his responsibility!!
@ms.5779
Apparently, it has been a tradition for some time.
Question is how much did he pocket?
Interesting you should ask. His emails as governor show one of Farve's friend's companies to which the state gave money was set to hire the governor the day after he left office. But this story broke so he ran away
@@lightwillprevail Not only knew, he approved of diverting the funds.
This sets a dangerous precedent. She should not be threatened with jail for speaking truth.
I was born in Mississippi, and was a citizen of Mississippi for 44 years, this story makes me proud to be a German citizen now. There are lots of good people living in Mississippi, but many government officials are not good people. They are the reason Mississippi is the poorest in the nation, and is last or near last place in most other categories.
Elijah?
Do you ever write articles for news in Mississippi?
Shame on you involving welfare’s money as a Governor. Corruption is everywhere.
If there was any justice Brett Favre would be living in a tent city by Christmas
I agree.
Why are red states in the south the poorest states in the nation? Poverty seems like a tradition in those states.
BECAUSE THE CORRUPT DEMOCRATS KEEP THE MONEY FOR THEMSELVES IN DC.. THE MATH IS PRETTY SIMPLE.....
They are all welfare states. They need California and New York's money to even exists. Furthermore, they want people to be poor and uneducated because they need a slave labor force in that part of the country.
The usual suspects. Not to bright are you James Smith.
and get the most from the federal government..I think the problem is that they just keep voting against their interest..if all the so call blue states secede from the union what would happens to Mississippi,Alabama etc?
Hey now poor people are just as bright and just as talented as white people. The big guy taught me that.
He needs to repay the money and spend time in prison. He should also be removed from The Hall of Fame.
Born in Mississippi and smart enough to leave.
Avoid Alabama as well.
Mississippi exPat now in Arkansas living incognito and staying out of local politics
@user-mt8zc8ww1y I learned the hard way, broken nose, ribs, blackened eyes, bloodied face, and blackened bruises stomach, back, and thighs, kicked by 3 guys.
I consider myself lucky as I loaded my car and furniture in a uhaul truck the next day and never or ever go back to where I was born.
That happened in 1971. Let's be clear, people don't change only the rhetoric. Just take your time and listen.
@@RobertStricklandinKorea they only go after us strong and autonomous type people
MET THE NEW SOUTH - SAME AS THE OLD SOUTH- JUIM CROW- REDUX
@@pierrerochon7271 recall it was prophesied
"The south will rise again" The South is now
H.Q of "America's AL-QAEDA maga©"
They are all guilty. Most corrupt state in the union.
Actually, that would be california
Competes with West Virginia and Texas for the title
Utah is the most courpt.
@@PennyDavis-cm9tl what's corrupt about utah?
Actually florida and oklahoma seem to be trying their damnedest. But id still put ms in top 10
You can't sue someone for telling the truth. Unbelievable bullies in MS
I'm guessing it has something to do with the exact definition of embezzlement, as opposed to "diversion of funds," or "misappropriation of funds," which is what Bryant and Favre actually did.
Brett Favre Also asked about using prison labor to build tennis facilities at his daughter's college:
1. “I’m still trying to save money on [the] Vball facility."
2. Favre suggested “the prison industry possibly as a builder.”
Lock up the reporter, but Brett Farve is free as a bird. This makes no sense 😕
Shame on those corrupt politicians shame on Brett Favre
The governor was well aware of EXACTLY what was going on, right under his nose. He apparently never actively participated but, it is rich for him to PRETEND to be an injured party. Disgusting.
A total Trumpian thing to get cought, blame someone else
That's what you people do, though.
God save the republic
@@kelperdude Hunter won't be going to prison.
The rich and powerful flexing their muscle.
It's only gonna get worse with Trump in charge.
Johnny don’t let them see you cry sweety. That’s just what the MAGA Trumpers want to see.
Found a sufferer of TDS. Bless your heart
You may want to investigate the byden family tree a little…
Tell that to Ukrainian reporters that are all in jail because they don't want talking. It happens on both sides. They've been coming after Trump for 8 years straight trying to jail and everybody around him don't give me that s***
Triggered Maga cult can't hack the truth about their felonious con man.
“Accountability” is “their” favorite word. It’s not a favorite word in Mississippi politics, that’s for sure. Best of luck to this courageous reporter.
So why are inf ant mor tality rates the highest in southern red states, than any other region in the country?
Fake news
inbreeding
Because Republicans stop caring about right to life after birth.
@@kjlkjjjkIt's fact. Red states are the poorest, least educated states in the country yet they keep voting for rich people who keep them that way.
@DavidJ222
They want women having babies every year, and then they can't work because of the cost of child care. Then, the rich take the money that's designated for welfare recipients. The cause of the high infant mortality rate in Mississippi.
so punish the person who showed us the truth? what a typical Republican, go after the media.
roc7880,yes. Because truth is anathema to Republicans, they have to always have a scapegoat to hide behind.
That guy is guilty as he’ll
Thanks for your excellent report Chris! 👍
What a shock, the rich NFL star quarterback has escaped justice.
The fix is in on this. Nothing new to see here.
it's the failure to put these people in prison which leads to this crap
Or in a morgue
Corruption goes so deep that it affects the police and court system
I’d welcome the lawsuit just to depose the mofo and get him under oath.
Notice the Governor and Farve get to wipe their hands of the situation.
He got caught!
The fmr. Mississippi governor needs a long jail time with Favre too.......................................................................................
What a mess. Where is the malicious intent? It’s because corruption got caught, red handed.
This reporter performed the expected duty of the unwritten 4th branch of government with a reporting check and balance on government. In other words having our backs. Thank you for this report and a little bit of having her back.
Media repression is the FIRST indicator of an autocracy!
A Mississippian here. Yes, my alma mater was involved. Bryant was a graduate of So Miss, so was Farve. Are some people above the law? Here in MS, that is a tradition.
Doesn't mean it's right. 😂😮😢
They care more about hourses and soccer than the poor people in their own state.
Shyster Favre, what a thief.
Money designated for poor people went to rich people. Great Christian values
Reverse Robin hood is real!
He is a right-winger so it was no surprise.
THE VOLLEY BALL ARENA SHOULD BE RE-NAMED (AT FARVE'S EXPENCE) TO: "THE BRETT FARVE, STOLE MONEY TO NAME THIS ARENA"
Bret Farve and each of those involved should be held accountable for stealing that money by diverting it.
Typical Republican "I did nothing wrong" while his hands are in your pockets. Sounds just like Trump ( sgt. Schultz) "Idid nothing, I know nothing.". ✨️🤢✨️ Schultz is a character from Hogans heroes, a sitcom from the mid sixties.
Remember that one! Watched it with my older brother when we were kids.
Save Anna and Mississippi Today!
I have wondered about this case because it has not been in the news. Yes, it falls under his power being the governor but I am sure that welfare funds should not be going to projects like that. If a poor Black woman was buying a Cadillac with the funds she would be the poster child for why the system is wrong and they would want to lock her up. What rationale did the governor give for allocating welfare money to those other projects. Now, he wants to prosecute this woman and he wants her sources so he can know the Whistleblowers to retaliate against them. That's a Trump move! Project 2025 will make events like this happen all the time by shutting down the Free Press and going after their sources. The U.S. will be another Russia and North Korea.
Or modern jim Crow !
Why is Brett Favre not in prison?
$$$$$$$$
Thank you because it's truly sad and pathetic that they are trying to put her in jail but not Brett Favre and the rest of them who is walking free who literally stoled money from the poor
Because he's rich and white and stole from the poor. Simple as that
Republican rich white privilege
Brett Favre was not a government official, it was government officials that directed the use of the funds.
I support a free press and applaud this reporter and this editor for standing up for what is right and just.
Republican Criminality again.? Seems to be a pattern.
'the free press is essential for the working of a free society' so is the legal system! one has a right to appeal for redress of a wrong one believes was done to them before a court of law
@robertstan2349 In Project 2025, there is an agency that is set up to manage the media. Read it, and if Trump's elected, those choices you mentioned will be a thing of the past.
If only those in power followed the law instead of twisting it to hide their crimes.
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Why isn’t Brett Farve in prison? This entire episode is just appalling. That ex governor has some gall.
Justice for Mississippi ! - Support investigative journalists !
America went through the looking glass and up is down,inside is out and trump wants to be king! God help us
I'm not sure we deserve God's help, but I see your point.
She’s gonna win the suit. She did her due diligence
Gees, put his a$@ in jail. Free speech, Free press is the foundation of
America. If he did not know what his staff is doing, then he didn't do his job. Stop the madness.
I live in mississsippi, they lie like a rug.
Where abouts
@@mrtaxi204 bottom part
Mississippi politicians are some of the finest politicians that money can buy. Wait I retract that. Mississippi politicians are some of the finest politicians that can relocate welfare money into important projects that " good ole boys like"
Just the horse ranch says it all
All of a sudden like magic, one night only after 3 years of service, we supposed to just dump him. Who's the fickle one
“The buck stops here”. He may not of had direct knowledge, but as governor he had ultimate responsibility.
Paraphrasing Nixon, "Well, when the governor does it … that means that it is not illegal."
Shameful No Accountability!
Taking from those who needs it the most, sad😢. I wonder how many other red states are doing the same?
You can start with Huckleberry in Arkansas.
"I did nothing wrong. I wasn't aware of the wrong doing of others." That's what Farve said. And this guy was a Governor.
And this is how it ends America
I remember when lying was wrong. WE NEED LAWS AGAINST POLITICIANS AND THE MEDIA LYING TO AMERICANS!
Truth in real-time. Justice ⚖️ should matter.
"One of their favourite words, accountability."
How dare that happen to a Republican.
He SHOULD go to jail!
NEVER let these clowns scare you, EVER!
The fact that a fromer governor thinks he is a rabit is crazy.
Chis Hayes is at the top of his game, right when we (the USA) need it.
This has been going on in red states for a while! Poverty is high, and the education system is really bad in poor neighborhoods!
It blows my mind that you can live in a trash state with the nation's worst records across board, and still vote for the same government.
I live in MS! Trust me, we never forgot. The truth always wins. Despicable abuse of trust.
Criminals win by lawyering, picking judges. I hope this reporting just keeps shedding light on the true criminals, co-conspirators and enablers.
This is the type of journalist that we have to support and protect as a society no matter where you lived in the country.
This is why Democrats must turn out the vote to win the Presidency and super majorities in the House and the Senate and Governors seats and veto proof majorities in our states.
I say everybody involved needs to get some street justice from the affected families ‼️
There's a word for the Phil Bryants of the world ...
They should be charged!! I hope they uncover that he had an affair!!
This has ALWAYS been the South. Racist. Bigoted. Good ole boy network. Does anyone expect anything else. Respect to Ms Wolfe.
And the current one is an 80s frat boy named Taint.
California and New York who contribute the most tax money to states like Mississippi should sue over misuse of funds and where’s the IRS in all of this ? Garland should have never been appointed he has really done much.
I do research on a variety of subjects including Education and Poverty. Google said that Education will reduce Crime and Poverty. Google said that The Red States receives the most Snap Benefits. Ask Google what Races receives the most Snap Benefits. Ask Google what types of people receives Snap Benefits. Google said that the Red States are the Poorest and Hungriest States in America.
That's why Trump says he loves the poorly educated.
Federal office needs to take back that money and not issue any more to state unless guaranteed it reaches those it is intended for.
Traditional American grift and corruption at it's finest.
sounds to me he's suing the wrong people, also.... sounds like he's got stuff to hide
Favre was never charged 🤔
Was Favre a government official? Did he hide the use of the funds?
Typical behavior for someone who diverts welfare funds
used to be a huge brett fan but now i see him as an awful person - dude stealing from the poorest people in the poorest state - i would remove him from the HOF - he doesn't deserve it
I doubt that we would be surprised to find out how often this kind of crap goes on