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Two  Scooter Gennett Jersey companies backed by Brett Favre are being sued by the state of Mi si sippi for allegedly taking millions of dollars in welfare funds that were supposed to go toward needy families, .Prevacus and PresolMD, both founded by Jake VanLandingham, have been trying to develop a nasal spray and cream that prevent and mitigate the effects of concu sions. They have been accused of taking more than $2.1 million in Mi si sippi welfare funds. Favre is the biggest outside investor in Prevacus, according to the lawsuit, and he claims to have invested $1 million into the companies."I had no idea this was welfare money, and I've always been an upstanding person when it comes to research," VanLandingham said in an interview with ESPN.In addition to allegedly accepting money earmarked for welfare programs, Prevacus and PresolMD have been accused of exaggerating their connections to the NFL and the effectivene s of their products.  In marketing materials for Prevacus and PresolMD, they claimed to have "provided product samples and cultivated relationships with six NFL Active Teams." VanLandingham claimed that Favre made connections with several team doctors and trainers, but he couldn't remember which teams were contacted specifically. He was also unsure about whether any samples had been used by NFL players.         CBS Sports HQ Newsletter   Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports   We Luis Castillo Jersey  bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge.     I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other Blank Jersey  information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies.  By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's .                 Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe.       Thanks for signing up!   Keep an eye on your inbox.     Sorry!   There was an error proce sing your subscription.     The state's lawsuit alleges that some of the money Prevacus and PresolMD received from Mi si sippi came through the Mi si sippi Community Education Center (MCEC), which was run by Nancy New. In April, New pleaded guilty to bribery of a public official, fraud against the government, wire fraud, and racketeering.The lawsuit a serts that a "sham" of a deal was created to benefit defendants  Devin Mesoraco Jersey like New, VanLandingham, and Favre.  The Hall of Fame quarterback has come under fire for his alleged involvement in other areas of the Mi si sippi welfare scandal. Favre  to build a new volleyball facility at his alma mater Southern Mi s. Text me sages from Aug. 3, 2017 claim Favre asked New about privacy regarding payments to him."If you were to pay me is there anyway the media can find out where it came from and how much?" he wrote in the text me sage conversation, photos show.In a statement to Fox News, Favre maintained that he was unaware the money was allocated for a welfare program.  "No one ever told me, and I did not know, that funds designated Tucker Barnhart Jersey  for welfare recipients were going to the University or me," Favre said. "I tried to help my alma mater USM, a public Mi si sippi state university, raise funds for a wellne s center. My goal was and always will be to improve the athletic facilities at my university."