The U.S. federal government is continuing to build a case against Ted DiBiase Jr. as part of the massive Mississippi Welfare Fund scandal.

Last month, the former WWE World Tag Team Champion was formally charged with several felonies stemming from an investigation by Mississippi's Department of Human Services. That investigation found that millions of dollars allocated to help the needy were embezzled and paid in contracts to individuals who either did not provide the promised services or did not provide an adequate service.

DiBiase is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, six counts of wire fraud, two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, and four counts of money laundering.

PW Insider reports that the prosecutor representing the federal government has filed a motion for the trial to be delayed. The reason for the motion is that the discovery process is "extensive and additional time is needed by both sides to review the case and to prepare for trial or negotiate a plea." It is also argued that an adequate pursuit of justice and a fair verdict far outweighs the desire for a speedy trial. There is no word yet on how the courts will decide on the motion.

The trial was due to take place on June 20, but now both parties are working on a suitable timetable. The Legacy alum is looking at decades in prison if convicted of all charges against him, though a judge may opt for the sentences to be served concurrently. Ted's brother Brett (who was a major decision-maker in the allocation of funds) has pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Ted DiBiase Jr. has pleaded not guilty to all charges filed against him.