Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The consequences of Brett Favre’s alleged role in a Mississippi welfare fraud scandal has cost him a major radio show for the time being.
Favre’s show "The SiriusXM Blitz With Brett Favre and Bruce Murray" on SiriusXM Radio was put on hold as the Hall of Fame quarterback faces a civil lawsuit from the state as officials look to recoup more than $20 million in misspent welfare money from the retired player and others, according to multiple reports.
The show usually airs on Tuesday and its last episode was Sept. 13, according to The Hollywood Reporter. New court documented show Favre sought out millions of dollars for several sports facilities, including a volleyball facility and an indoor football practice facility, at the University of Southern Mississippi.
His daughter played volleyball at the school. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Former NFL player Brett Favre attends day 3 of SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVI on February 11, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM ) According to a Friday court filing, Favre "continued to press" for the funds despite Mississippi Gov.