Thursday, March 2, 2023

Dibiase Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

 Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens issued the following statement. 

Hinds County District Attorney, Jody E. Owens, II, announced that Dale “Brett” DiBiase pled guilty today to one count of Conspiracy to Defraud the United States in violation of 18 USC § 371 I the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. The plea comes as a result of DiBiase’s role the Mississippi Welfare Fraud Case, and follows his 2020 conviction in State court. 


On December 17, 2020, DiBiase pled guilty to Making False Representations to Defraud the Government in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-7-10, in Hinds County Circuit Court. The sentencing in that case was deferred as the Hinds County District Attorney and the U.S. Attorney continues to pursue others involved in the corruption scandal and as DiBiase cooperates in the ongoing State and Federal investigation. 


DiBiase was one of six individuals arrested and later indicted in February of 2020 on State charges in one of the largest embezzlement schemes in the history of the State of Mississippi. DiBiase was charged in a multi-count indictment for conspiracy and fraud for his role in the scheme. Others indicted and later convicted were former DHS Executive Director John Davis, Nancy New, Zach New, xxxxx xxxxxx and Ann McGrew. 


In addition to his sentence in State court, DiBiase faces up to five years in federal prison for conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Government and a fine of up to $250,000.00. 


“I applaud our federal partners for continuing to pursue federal charges for each and every individual responsible for stealing from Mississippi’s most needy and vulnerable citizens,” DA Owens said following the hearing. “As I have said before, this case is far from over and both the State of Mississippi and the U.S. Government will continue to pursue all those involved in this fraud, regardless of their position or standing.” 


Note: The press release erroneously stated a defendant was convicted.  The defendant's name was redacted. 


15 comments:

Anonymous said...

“Good afternoon annnd welcome to LETS MAKE A DEAL!!!!!”

Anonymous said...

Queue the “Whatabout Pheeel and Brett???” posters…. Lol

Anonymous said...

Uh, Mr Favre….remember when you were caught up in the compounding pharmacy scandal that involved Tommy Spell and he had to go to prison? Well Mr. Favre May have to wear an ankle monitor soon when all of these people squeal. Fabre can’t do this twice and get away with it.

Anonymous said...

I love how the DA is trying to take credit for that. He has nothing to do with the federal court. Must be up for reelection...

Anonymous said...

John Davis is crossing his fingers they can be cell mates. Then this will have been worth all the trouble

Anonymous said...

The DA and the Feds did announce way back at the beginning that they would work together.

Anonymous said...

The DA provided printer paper ink cartridges.

Anonymous said...

I don't recall Favre being involved with a compound pharmacy scandal. Tell us more.

Anonymous said...

Kingfish - How you allow the post at 7:23 when there has been zero even speculation, much less evidence of such a notion?

And you're the one who always runs scared of being sued.

Anonymous said...

So that 6:34 PM isn't disappointed - Whatabout Pheeel and Brett?

Anonymous said...

i love the comics

Kingfish said...

I am assuming the reader referred to the case at hand, not the pharmacy case. He said "may". People can speculate if what Favre did related to the DHS grants was illegal. Favre has not been charged with a crime. He is the target of the clawback lawsuit and some serious investigative reporting. However, all that correspondence between Favre and others does not place him in a favorable light.

Anonymous said...

"The Justice Dept.is investigating what authorities suspect is a half a billion dollars in health care fraud linked to specialty creams. Sales of these so-called compounding creams have surged recently thanks in part to a marketing blitz, including pitches by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre". Wall Street Journal 2/7/2016.

Anonymous said...

" Mr.Favre's agent James "Bus" Cook and Byron Barrett created a business called 3B Medical Group LLC. Mr. Favre called himself an investor in World Health Industries in a 2013 radio interview". Wall Street Journal

Anonymous said...

Lacoste, come out, come out wherever you are!



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