Here’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage up to May 2026.
- Ted DiBiase Jr. faced criminal charges in Mississippi related to a welfare funds misappropriation case. Reports noted explicit counts including conspiracy, wire fraud, theft, and money laundering, with trial dates and hearings discussed in late 2025 and into 2026.[1][2]
- In March 2026, a Mississippi jury acquitted him of all charges in connection with the case, delivering a not-guilty verdict on 13 counts, according to multiple outlets reporting on the trial outcome.[4][6]
- The broader welfare-fraud scandal in Mississippi has involved several other individuals, including members of his family, with some defendants pleading guilty; the case name and context have been widely covered in regional outlets.[4]
- Coverage also highlighted that the case drew attention due to federal programs involved (TANF and the Emergency Food Assistance Program) and noted the scale of alleged misspending in the broader Mississippi welfare program context.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed timelines from the supplied sources or summarize specific counts and court dates. I can also look for any statements from Ted DiBiase Jr. or his representatives following the verdict. Would you prefer a timeline or a concise summary of the charges and outcomes?
Citations:
- PWInsider summary of initial charges and 2025 hearing details[1]
- Bodyslam.net update on case status and December 2025 hearing overview[2]
- Wikipedia entry summarizing 2026 trial outcomes and background[3]
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution report on acquittal in March 2026[4]
- 16 WAPT and related outlets covering jury verdict and aftermath[6]
Sources
A hearing was held this morning before Mississippi Southern District Court to insure that the current trial date for former WWE star Ted DiBiase Jr., 8/26, remains intact. DiBiase himself did not take part in the remote hearing. The trial will now be held before District Judge Carlton W. Reeves that date at 9 AM. … DiBiase Jr. was arrested in April 2023 on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, six counts of wire fraud, two...
www.pwinsider.comGet the latest WWE news on Ted DiBiase. Stay up to date with WWE player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports.
www.foxsports.comTed DiBiase Jr. was arrested back in April of 2023 and indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, six counts of wire fraud, two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, and four counts of money laundering. According to PW Insider, there […]
www.bodyslam.netTed DiBiase Jr. on TMZ, your go-to source for celebrity news, photos, & videos. Latest Story: Ex-WWE Wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. Found Not Guilty In Fraud Case
www.tmz.comA former professional wrestler accused of misspending millions of welfare dollars in part of Mississippi’s largest public corruption scandal has been found not guilty by a jury. Ted DiBiase Jr. was facing 13 charges related to conspiracy, wire fraud, theft and money laundering. Sidney Lampton, who represented DiBiase, said the verdict is a weight off her client’s chest. Seven other people involved in the scandal, including DiBiase's brother, have pleaded guilty. U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger...
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