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United States of America v. Thedore M. Dibiase, Jr., a/k/a Ted Dibiase, Jr., and Teddy Dibiase
Date: 03-21-2026
Case Number: 23-cr-00035
Judge: Carlton W. Reeves
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi (Hinds County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Jackson
Defendant's Attorney: Jason Gilbert, Eric Herschman, Hugh Comley, Sidney Lampton
Ex-wrstler Teddy Dibiase was accused welfare fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, theft and money laundering after he accepted nearly $3 million in federal funds designed to help poor residents and spent the money on luxury items.
The Government claimed that Dibase solicited the funds, and took them in exchange for the cachet he brought to the welfare agency, and he delivered as promised.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Thedore M. Dibiase, Jr., a/k/...?
The outcome was: Not guilty on all counts.
Which court heard United States of America v. Thedore M. Dibiase, Jr., a/k/...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi (Hinds County), MS. The presiding judge was Carlton W. Reeves.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Thedore M. Dibiase, Jr., a/k/...?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Jackson. Defendant's attorney: Jason Gilbert, Eric Herschman, Hugh Comley, Sidney Lampton.
When was United States of America v. Thedore M. Dibiase, Jr., a/k/... decided?
This case was decided on March 21, 2026.