In a recent development, a former NFL quarterback is seeking to expand a lawsuit against a state auditor, alleging that a book written by the auditor contains defamatory statements. The book, published in August, details the misuse of welfare funds intended to support some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations.
According to court documents, the quarterback’s legal team claims that the book’s title and content are false and damaging to their client’s reputation. Specifically, they argue that the book falsely accuses the quarterback of taking money meant for those in need and attempting to conceal this from the public and media. The book also allegedly accuses the quarterback of committing a felony.
The auditor, who is representing himself in the lawsuit, has stated that he will not back down from telling the truth, despite the significant personal financial burden the case has placed on him and his family. The auditor has also accused the quarterback of filing a frivolous lawsuit.
The quarterback is not facing criminal charges, but is among several individuals and businesses being sued by the state to recover misused funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The auditor previously alleged that the quarterback received payment for speaking engagements that never took place, with the funds intended to support a university athletic facility.
Although the quarterback has repaid a significant amount, the auditor claims that he still owes a substantial sum due to interest accrued on the original amount. The quarterback has filed separate defamation lawsuits against two sports personalities, which have met with varying degrees of success.
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