Ted DiBiase Jr. is speaking out after being found not guilty, and he is making it clear he believes the legal process put him through hell.
While speaking to Clay Edwards on May 16, 2026, Ted DiBiase Jr. reflected on what he learned from the years-long case and said the experience changed how he views the justice system.
“You learn who’s there for you, and going through hell like that, I hope to be able to be there for other people, because I learned this happens all over the country every day.”
DiBiase Jr. then accused the justice system of being used as a weapon, saying he believes legal cases can be shaped by people pushing narratives and political agendas.
“There’s a justice system that I believe has been weaponized, and it’s a tool for people that can drive narratives and push their political agendas for power and progression. I had no idea what a process like this entailed, and how much control the government has over what they allow in as far as evidence.”
He also said the process showed him how complicated the law can be and claimed there were ways rules could be worked around.
“You learn about all these laws and you realize there are so many ways they can be skirted around. There’s a defense for everything. I can just tell you—it was unfair is an absolute understatement.”
DiBiase saved his strongest criticism for how he felt before trial, saying he believes being publicly accused before getting his day in court damaged his chance at fairness.
“It feels like the real crime is to be falsely accused before I go to trial. How was I able to get a fair trial? But I’m supposed to have a constitutional right to a fair trial and a speedy trial—which happened four years later.”
The comments come after a federal jury cleared DiBiase of all 13 charges tied to the Mississippi welfare scandal. The jury reached the verdict after roughly four hours of deliberation on March 20.
Even though DiBiase walked away from the criminal case with a not guilty verdict, the fallout is not completely over. Mississippi State Auditor Shad White previously said he was disappointed in the result and hoped the state could still recover misspent money through civil court.
A separate civil lawsuit connected to the welfare scandal remains active, meaning DiBiase’s legal situation may not be fully finished yet. For now, DiBiase is using his first major comments after the verdict to call out what he believes was an unfair and damaging process.
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