Former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. was acquitted Friday on charges related to Mississippi's largest public corruption scandal involving the misuse of welfare funds.

DiBiase Jr., who previously performed for WWE, had been accused of improperly using federal funds designated for social services and needy families. The charges were part of a broader investigation into the misappropriation of millions of dollars in welfare money in Mississippi.

According to the allegations, DiBiase Jr. used the federal funds for personal expenses, including the purchase of a luxury home valued at approximately one million dollars. The funds in question were earmarked for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs.

A jury delivered the not guilty verdict after considering the evidence presented during the trial. The case was part of what has been described as Mississippi's largest public corruption scandal involving welfare funds.

The broader welfare fraud investigation in Mississippi has implicated multiple individuals and organizations, with authorities examining how millions of dollars in federal assistance meant for low-income families were allegedly diverted for unauthorized purposes.