Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- Multiple outlets in early 2026 reported on Ted DiBiase Jr. facing federal charges related to a Mississippi welfare funds case, with trial timelines and pre-trial milestones noted (indictment counts include conspiracy, wire fraud, theft, and money laundering).[3][4]
- By March 2026, several outlets covered ongoing trial developments, including jury deliberations and updates on trial status, with at least one outlet noting a not-guilty verdict in related coverage.[5][8][3]
- A few sources specifically highlighted that DiBiase Jr. was scheduled to stand trial in 2025–2026, with dates shifting due to pre-trial proceedings and discovery, and that this is part of a broader Mississippi welfare scandal case.[4][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current official docket or summarize the key charges and potential penalties in plain terms. I can also track the latest news from reputable outlets in the next update. Would you prefer a concise timeline or a status update with plausible outcomes?
Citations:
- PWInsider article on charges and case status[3]
- IT Wrestling update on trial dates and charges[2]
- PWInsider latest on the trial status and outcomes[3]
- PWMania trial scheduling details[4]
- Local news coverage of verdicts and ongoing proceedings[8][5]
Sources
Ted DiBiase Jr., son of the legendary “Million Dollar Man,” is about to trade the squared circle for a federal courtroom. A judge has officially set the date for what promises to be one of the most scrutinized trials in Mississippi history.
www.yardbarker.comTed DiBiase Jr. has a new trial date set after being indicted in the Mississippi Welfare Scandal.
itrwrestling.comFormer WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. is officially set to stand trial in August 2025 on multiple federal charges stemming from his alleged role in the
www.pwmania.comDiBiase 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 counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, and four counts of money laundering. The government had filed a previous motion stating, "the discovery in this case is extensive and additional time is needed by both sides to review the case and to prepare for trial or negotiate a plea. The government...
www.pwinsider.comDiBiase is facing charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, theft, and money laundering. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison per wire fraud count, 10 years per theft and money laundering count, and five years for conspiracy. He is the only defendant in Mississippi’s high-profile welfare scandal to go to trial, as seven others. including Davis, New, and Webb, have already entered guilty pleas.
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