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In early 2025 and into 2026, his criminal case in Mississippi has continued to move through the courts, with motions and hearings surrounding trial dates and conduct. Several outlets reported that the trial was expected to proceed on schedule after scheduling adjustments, and that DiBiase faced multiple counts including conspiracy, wire fraud, theft, and money laundering. [source summaries indicate ongoing proceedings and potential penalties if convicted] [sources: PWInsider coverage of 2024–2025 updates, 2026 reporting by Sports/Yahoo outlets]
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In January 2026, there were notable developments: a motion for mistrial was filed due to concerns about the defense attorney’s health, but the court declined to grant a mistrial and allowed the trial to continue with other counsel; the date was rescheduled to a later February session. This indicates the case remained active and proceeding through the system. [source: Yahoo Sports article about the mistrial question and rescheduling] [source: PWInsider reporting on the same period]
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By March 2026, coverage noted that DiBiase Jr. faced multiple charges and that his case remained a focal point in the Mississippi welfare-fraud investigations, with seven other defendants having pleaded guilty in related matters. This underscores that the broader case had been moving through the federal process, though DiBiase’s own trial status was a key ongoing item. [source: PWInsider March 2026 update; Yahoo Sports recap] [source: PWInsider overview of charges and context]
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