Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is seeking to expand his defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Auditor Shad White, focusing on White's recently published book that discusses the alleged misspending of welfare funds involving Favre. The book, titled 'Mississippi Swindle: Brett Favre and the Welfare Scandal that Shocked America,' contains claims that Favre misappropriated funds meant for the needy. Favre's legal team argues that the book's content is defamatory, while White maintains that he will continue to speak the truth despite the lawsuit's financial toll on him.

• Brett Favre is attempting to expand his defamation lawsuit to include Shad White's book.
• The book accuses Favre of serious misconduct regarding welfare funds.
• Favre has repaid some funds but still owes a significant amount.