Ted DiBiase Jr. Appears In Court For Federal Fund Scam, AAA Tag Team Title Match Set
The United States Department of Justice previously issued an announcement that former WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. (Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr.) has been charged with the theft of millions of dollars in federal funds that were allocated for needy families as part of an alleged public embezzlement scheme.
On Wednesday, Ted DiBiase Jr. appeared in court to answer charges regarding his alleged theft. DiBiase pled not guilty to all charges which include one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, six counts of wire fraud, two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, and four counts of money laundering.
If convicted, DiBiase will face a maximum penalty of five years in prison for the conspiracy count, a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each wire fraud count, and a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for each count of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds and for each count of money laundering.
In other news, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide has announced the following matches for their May 20th taping at Palacio del Arte in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico:
AAA Tag Team Championship Match:
Rey Horus & Octagon Jr vs. Arez & Komander vs. Jack Evans & Myzteziz
Extreme Match:
Lady Shani vs. Chik Tormenta
Pentagon Jr & Hijo del Vikingo vs. Dralistico & Gringo Loco
Sexy Star II & Brazo de Oro Jr vs. Flamita & Villano III Jr.
Mini Vikingo, Dulce Canela & Estrellita vs. Demus, Toxin & Látigo
Conoce el cartel que estará presente en la gira #LuchandoPorMéxico en Morelia, Michoacán.
20 de Mayo | Palacio del Arte | 8 PM
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— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) April 20, 2023
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