NFL fans flame Brett Favre for his involvement with controversial drug company

Brett Favre recently made headlines for his vested interest in two drug companies. The companies, Prevacus and PresolMD, exaggerated the known potency of their drugs during attempts to acquire funds. Per court documents, it shows that the companies and their founder, Jake VanLandingham, have faced massive debts over the last several years.

NFL fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts about the four-time NFL MVP and his role in the controversy.

Many fans want him imprisoned and say that current Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn't that far behind:

Other fans brought up his connection in the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal:

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How involved is Brett Favre in the controversy?

According to ESPN, Brett Favre is the top outside investor in Prevacus, putting $1 million of his own money into the companies. Prevacus and PresolMD are creating a nasal spray to deal with concussions and a cream to stop or limit them. Neither the 20-year NFL veteran nor VanLandingham were indicted for their corporate misconduct.

In a separate matter, the former quarterback was involved in Mississippi's largest welfare scandal to date. Although he himself wasn't arrested, six others were, including the state's welfare director and the leader of a nonprofit, both of whom have pleaded guilty.

Both are among the 38 people and companies cited earlier this year in the civil lawsuit. The state seeks the return of over $20 million that has been set aside for Mississippi's neediest families.

In the pharmaceutical aspect of the scandal, Brett Favre and VanLandingham engaged in a marketing campaign to persuade investors to back Prevacus and PresolMD. It was a campaign that ultimately led Favre to tap some of his links in his home state of Mississippi.

The former quarterback's involvement is part of a lawsuit claiming that some of the funds were channeled through the Mississippi Community Education Center. The center is a nonprofit managed by Nancy New. In April, New pled guilty to multiple charges. These charges include bribery of a public official, fraud against the government, wire fraud, and racketeering.

The civil lawsuit states that a "sham" agreement was made for the fiscal benefit of many defendants. Names include New, Favre, VanLandingham, and his two drug companies. Favre has also said he didn't know the funds were meant for disadvantaged families.

For Brett Favre, his legacy continues to be tarnished as the scandal doesn't seem to go away.