Former WWE Star Ted DiBiase Jr. Found Not Guilty In Welfare Fraud Case

WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. attends the WWE and The Creative Coalition's SummerSlam Kickoff Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on August 16, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. - David Livingston/Getty Images Former WWE star Ted DiBiase Jr.

was found not guilty on Friday of all criminal counts in his Mississippi welfare fraud conspiracy trial after being accused of misappropriating millions of dollars intended for families in need. The son of WWE Hall of Famer "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, and former Legacy stablemate alongside Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, was indicted by the US Department of Justice almost three years ago . He was charged with the theft of millions of dollars in federal funds.

According to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger , jurors deliberated for around four hours. DiBiase Jr. 's trial began on January 6, though was halted for over a month shortly after it began, due to an illness suffered by his lead defense attorney .

The Ledger reported DiBiase faced 13 counts, including four counts of money laundering and two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds. The former WWE talent pleaded not guilty to the charges and did not testify in the federal case. He faced up to five years in prison.