Anna Wolfe is an American investigative journalist known for her work covering corruption in Mississippi's restitution centers and the welfare funds scandal.
[5] The series also exposed key new players in the scandal like former National Football League quarterback Brett Favre, patterns of political nepotism and coercion, and proof that powerful figures kept millions from people who needed it most.
[16][17] Shortly after Bryant had given notice of his intent to sue, CEO White issued a public apology stating that she misspoke at a recent media conference, that her remarks were not appropriate, and that the former governor had not been charged with any crime.
[18] Nevertheless, Bryant proceeded with his civil action (Case: 45CI1:23-cv-00238-JM, Document # 9-2) which was filed in the circuit court of Madison County, Mississippi on July 26, 2023.
[16] In the filing, Bryant requested all documents and communications that Anna Wolfe had access to during the writing of her series on the Mississippi welfare scandal.