Brett Favre

Brett Favre sues auditor, sportscasters in defamation case

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre filed lawsuits Thursday in Mississippi, accusing the state auditor and two national sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help some…

Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services is changing its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment of misspent welfare money. The funds were intended…

Brett Favre disputing auditor’s report

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre was known to escape the pocket back in his playing days, but when it comes to his ties to the biggest welfare scandal in state history and his reputation, Favre isn’t running from…

Brett Favre to repay $1.1M for phantom speeches

After being linked to the biggest welfare scandal in state history Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre has been quick to unlink himself from $1.1 million in no-show money. According to State Auditor Shad White, the Southern Miss legend…