Brett Favre attempts to reinstate defamation case against Shannon Sharpe
Favre’s lawsuit against Sharpe was dismissed last year after a federal judge deemed Sharpe’s comments protected by the First Amendment as “rhetorical hyperbole.”
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Mississippi Today reporter who outed Brett Favre in welfare scandal compelled by judge to reveal sources
"It is not difficult to see how the lawsuit against us could become part of a broader effort to dismantle press freedoms for journalists across the nation."
Former Gov. sues over Sports Illustrated’s Brett Favre welfare scandal coverage, alleges defamation
Brett Favre ‘not surprised’ Joe Biden is skipping Super Bowl interview
"It may be best that I don’t say what I really mean."
Brett Favre continues legal battle against Shannon Sharpe with appeal of defamation lawsuit dismissal
Brett Favre isn't giving up in his defamation suit against Shannon Sharpe, filling an appeal against the case's dismissal.
Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe dismissed
"Because Sharpe's comments are constitutionally protected rhetorical hyperbole using loose, figurative language, they cannot support a defamation claim as a matter of law."
Brett Favre remains under gag order, won’t be able to discuss Mississippi welfare case on ‘Fearless’
Favre's legal team requested for the gag order to be lifted in June but it remains in place.
Brett Favre and Warren Sapp will join Jason Whitlock’s The Blaze show weekly
Favre is set to join Fearless for the full show each Wednesday, with Sapp doing the same on Thursdays.
Pat McAfee brings up Brett Favre lawsuit and Skip Bayless at ESPYS: ‘That one was for me…and Shannon Sharpe.’
""We apologize, the sports world obviously isn't perfect. Sue us. Don't actually. Shoutout Brett Favre. That was for me, that was for me. And Shannon Sharpe. Shoutout, Skip, that one was for you too."
Brett Favre’s biographer calls Favre an ‘idiot’ after he blasts liberal news media
"I can say with 100 percent certainty the man is an idiot. This is unambiguous."
Journalist who uncovered Brett Favre’s role in welfare fraud case wins a Pulitzer
Favre denies wrongdoing to this day.
Brett Favre stands with Tucker Carlson, calls for Fox News boycott
"I’m with Tucker. Time to boycott Fox until they come to their senses and let the man speak."
Shannon Sharpe moves to dismiss Brett Favre lawsuit, says comments were ‘couched in rhetorical hyperbole’
"Sharpe’s opinions—commentary based on reported facts and couched in rhetorical hyperbole regarding an issue of public concern about a public figure—lie at the core of the protections afforded by the First Amendment and Mississippi law."
Pat McAfee files motion to dismiss Brett Favre’s amended defamation lawsuit
"In meritless cases like this one, there is a powerful interest in ensuring free speech is not unduly burdened by the necessity of defending against expensive, baseless litigation."
Brett Favre files amended defamation lawsuit against Pat McAfee
The filing "restarts the clock on McAfee’s new answer (due in 14 days)."
Pat McAfee files for dismissal of ‘clown show of a defamation suit’ from Brett Favre
"From the very beginning I thought the lawsuit against me was a joke. A fugaze. A rib.. today makes it all feel like there has been a true glitch in the simulation."
Pat McAfee thought Brett Favre defamation lawsuit was a prank
"Honestly, I was like, 'Oh, this has gotta be fake.'"
Pat McAfee removes Brett Favre defamation lawsuit to federal court
"Moving the case from state court to federal court will enhance McAfee’s prospects for success."
Bomani Jones downplays chances of Brett Favre suing him and HBO: ‘We had to run that script by so many people.’
"We had to run that script by so many people. Because we were not going to let this very thing happen."
Brett Favre’s lawyer calls defamation case against Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe a ‘slam dunk’
"I don’t think I’ve ever seen a defendant build a case against themselves...more than Pat is."
Pat McAfee: ‘I have been served by Brett Favre. Here we go.’
"I've learned a lot about these Southern folks."
Legal expert Dan Lust: Brett Favre faces a ‘very high burden’ in defamation lawsuits vs. Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe
Brett Favre’s lawyer believes bankrupting Pat McAfee in defamation lawsuit will teach him a lesson
"It’s going to cost Pat McAfee millions of dollars. And if it bankrupts him, then he will have learned his lesson."
Pat McAfee offers fiery response to Brett Favre lawsuit: ‘See you in court, pal.’
"A lot of people are wondering how my lawyers are gonna handle this. You know it, I ain’t got ‘em."
Brett Favre sues Pat McAfee, Shannon Sharpe over defamation claims
Brett Favre sued media personalities Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe as well as the Mississippi State auditor for defamation.