In the first episode of our three-part series on white-collar crime, we tackle the staggering case of Brett Favre , NFL legend turned welfare scandal figure. Favre didn’t just fumble a few headlines; he leveraged his fame and political connections to help funnel millions of dollars from Mississippi’s welfare fund, money meant for the poorest families in the poorest state in America.
We explore how a quarterback with everything still felt entitled to take more and how the justice system lets people like him get away with it. This episode peels back the layers of corruption, privilege, and apathy that let celebrity criminals dodge accountability while everyday people are punished for far less.
This isn’t just about one man. It’s about a system built to protect the powerful and punish the poor.
