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Brett Favre Seeks Dismissal of Welfare Lawsuit in Mississippi

The former NFL quarterback said last month that he did not know that the money he received was designated for welfare recipients.

Sports Illustrated

Favre asks to be dismissed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking to be removed from a civil lawsuit by the state of Mississippi that seeks to recover millions of dollars in misspent welfare money that was intended to help some of the poorest people in the U.S. An attorney for Favre filed papers Monday…

The Independent UK

Aaron Rodgers was pulled away from opposition players after on-field brawl

A frustrated Aaron Rodgers did not take kindly to being hit in the endzone after scoring against the Tennessee Titans whilst being down two touchdowns in a frustrating afternoon for the legendary quarterback

Daily Mirror

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LeBron James says measures keeping Kyrie Irving from returning to NBA are 'excessive'

The reported list of remedial measures Kyrie Irving must undertake in the wake of his anti-Semitic controversy is excessive, according to former teammate LeBron James.

ABC News

AP VoteCast: How voters felt about happy hours, Taylor Swift

In Massachusetts, Democrats and Republicans could find an issue to agree on: letting bars have happy hours

The Independent UK

Report: Brett Favre–Backed Drug Companies Tied Into Welfare Fraud Scheme

The companies’ founder, Jake VanLandingham, said he was unaware that the $2.1 million he received was earmarked as welfare money.

Sports Illustrated

Tom Brady made Patriots promise after Bob Kraft's wish as NFL hero praises Bill Belichick

Tom Brady and owner Robert Kraft had a plan to ensure the iconic quarterback remained with the New England Patriots for the entirety of his career - but Bill Belichick was too serious

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Zulgad: Packers’ dominance is ending as the Vikings are ascending

From @jzulgad: The Vikings are ascending just as the Packers' quarterback success seems to be ending. Now is the time to take advantage

USA Today Sports Media Group

Analysis: Saints see struggles in replacing a franchise quarterback

Analysis: Saints experiencing the struggles in replacing a franchise quarterback, via @MaddyHudaK_94:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Copper Fit Removes Brett Favre From Website Amid Welfare Scandal

The Pro Football Hall of Famer is being sued by the state of Mississippi for misappropriating welfare funds to his alma mater.

Sports Illustrated

Commentary: How ‘welfare reform’ steals from the poor

In reverse Robin Hood stories across the nation, the rich are stealing from the poor. In the process, they’re revealing a social safety net that’s been cut to shreds by “welfare reform.”

Tribune News Service

Director: Mississippi does not track welfare program results

Mississippi’s scandal-plagued welfare program turns away most applicants for cash assistance

The Independent UK

Despite evidence, Brett Favre plays dumb in Mississippi welfare fraud case

Brett Favre is trying to save face despite an overwhelming amount of evidence that seems to contradict his pleas of ignorance.

Tribune News Service

Brett Favre says he is being treated unfairly in Mississippi welfare case

“I have been unjustly smeared in the media,” Favre said in a statement to Fox News Digital, which was published Tuesday. “I have done nothing wrong.”

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The Independent UK

Brett Favre says he's 'unjustly smeared' in welfare case

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he's being "unjustly smeared in the media" in connection to a Mississippi welfare scandal

The Guardian - US

Brett Favre says he is a victim of media smears in Mississippi welfare scandal

Former NFL star Brett Favre says he has been unjustly accused of wrongdoing in a welfare scandal in his home state of Mississippi

Sports Illustrated

Favre Releases Statement About Welfare Fraud Allegations

The former quarterback spoke publicly for the first time about his involvement in the case.

The Independent UK

Ex-Mississippi governor faces new subpoena in welfare case

An attorney is trying to force former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to release text messages or other communications about the state improperly using welfare money on development of a concussion drug backed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre

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Tribune News Service

In a season of fallen quarterbacks, durability is again one of Kirk Cousins' greatest abilities

Kirk Cousins hasn't spoiled Vikings fans quite the way Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers have pampered the Packers faithful the past three decades, but even the most vociferous detractors in the Divided States of Kirkland have to admire the heck out of this guy's uncanny ability to stay on the…

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Favre, other sports figures in welfare fraud case

Mississippi’s largest public corruption case in state history involves tens of millions of misspent dollars earmarked for needy families

Sports Illustrated

Report: Brett Favre Hires Lawyer From Trump Administration

His new counsel said he doesn’t believe the former quarterback should be indicted.

Axios

Exclusive: Trump lawyer to represent Brett Favre in welfare scandal

The former top White House lawyer confirmed his new role after it was disclosed to Axios.

The Guardian - US

Republicans’ lawless leaders at odds with midterm law and order message

Republicans running in next month’s elections cast their party as tough on crime, despite top party names’ legal scrapes

The Independent UK

Ex-NFL star Brett Favre’s charity donated $130,000 to a university athletic programme, report claims

The charity — which claims to provide support for disabled children and breast cancer patients — only gave up to $10,000 donations to most beneficiaries

Sports Illustrated

NFL Chief Medical Officer Shares Why Tua Tagovailoa Played Thursday

Dr. Allen Sills joined multiple television networks on Friday to discuss the handling of Tagovailoa’s injuries.

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