Court Denies Ted DiBiase Jr.’s Second Attempt To Declare Mistrial Amid Attorney Medical Crisis

TLDR

A federal judge denied Ted DiBiase Jr.'s second attempt to declare a mistrial in his criminal case related to Mississippi's welfare fraud scandal, despite his lead attorney Jason Scott Gilbert being sidelined by a serious medical emergency. DiBiase's co-counsel Eric Herschmann argued that proceeding without Gilbert would create legal disadvantages, as Herschmann was only retained for a limited role and is not familiar with the broader case details. DiBiase faces charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, theft of federal funds, and money laundering in connection with an alleged scheme involving more than $77 million in welfare funds.