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  • #16
    Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

    Gloria Allred has weighed in


    Jenn Sterger could take money from Brett Favre to keep quiet, attorney Gloria Allred says

    BY Michael O'Keeffe
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    Tuesday, October 12th 2010, 4:00 AM
    Jenn Sterger is entitled to negotiate a settlement with Brett Favre where the quarterback would pay the sexy TV host to keep quiet about his allege harassment.
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    Jenn Sterger is entitled to negotiate a settlement with Brett Favre where the quarterback would pay the sexy TV host to keep quiet about his allege harassment.
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    The sexy TV personality who allegedly received X-rated crotch shots from Brett Favre is under no obligation to talk to NFL investigators - and, according to attorney Gloria Allred, she could even agree to a deal with the legendary quarterback to keep her mouth shut.

    Attorneys who believe their clients have legitimate harassment complaints can negotiate settlements that include confidentiality clauses, Allred told the Daily News Monday.

    "Parties often agree to confidential settlements rather than have one party pursue litigation," said Allred, who represented Tiger Woods' mistresses Rachel Uchitel, who is reported to have received a settlement from Woods prior to canceling a news conference, and porn actress Joslyn James. "If there's no legal merit to the claim, that's a different situation."

    Sterger has not ruled out cooperating with the NFL's probe but she has also not yet agreed to talk to the league's investigators, according to a source familiar with the NFL inquiry. Sterger's manager, Phil Reese, declined comment Monday when asked if she has retained counsel.

    "We're looking at all our options right now and our only concern is what's in Jenn's best interest," Reese said in an email to the News.

    Unlike prosecutors, NFL investigators cannot issue subpoenas requiring Sterger to talk about the photos and voicemails Favre allegedly sent in a clumsy attempt to woo Sterger, who is now a host of "The Daily Line" on Versus.

    "She has no legal duty to speak to the NFL," Allred said. "The only way you can compel somebody to answer questions is with a subpoena."

    A.J. Daulerio, the Deadspin editor who posted on his website what he says are pictures of Favre's private parts last week, says he's heard from Sterger's friends that the former Jets game-day hostess has been getting pressure to not speak to the NFL gumshoes.

    "She doesn't want to be known as the person who ruined the public perception of this guy," said Daulerio, who has not spoken directly with Sterger.

    Deadspin posted three pictures of private parts it says the Minnesota Vikings quarterback sent to Sterger in 2008, when Favre was with the Jets and Sterger was the game-day hostess.

    Daulerio also posted voicemails he says that Favre, a 41-year-old grandfather, left on Sterger's phone in a attempt to hook up with the 26-year-old model, actress and TV host.

    Two other women - massage therapists who also worked for the Jets in 2008 - have said Favre sent them unwelcome texts, phone calls and emails.

    Daulerio said Sterger did not supply the photos and voicemails. The website purchased them from a third party he refused to identify
    Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/fo...#ixzz12AQZx5IB

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    • #17
      Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

      Imagine that, Gloria Allred looking for money. What a surprise.
      Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right.” ― Ricky Gervais.

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      • #18
        Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

        The jokes write themselves

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        • #19
          Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

          http://www.suntimes.com/sports/footb...dio-14.article

          Mike Ditka says he has 'zero sympathy' for Jenn Sterger
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          October 14, 2010
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          Mike Ditka is never one to mince words, and he didn't when asked about the Brett Favre-Jenn Sterger situation by Dan Le Batard on ESPN Radio in Miami.

          Ditka said he has "no sympathy" for Sterger and questions the timing of the racy text messages and photos that were released on the website Deadspin.com.

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          Mike Ditka said he has "zero sympathy" for Jenn Sterger after the allegations that she received racy messages and pictures from Brett Favre.



          "I'm not going to be as sympathetic to the woman as a lot of people are," Ditka said. "It's two years after the fact. Cut it out, you know? If you had a problem, you could have said it back then."

          It should be noted that Deadspin has always claimed they did not receive the messages from Sterger, but instead from a third party.

          "You don't have to pull it up when when you're going to have a spread in Playboy or you're going to have a Monday night game coming up," he said. "I'm old-fashioned."

          To which Le Batard said: "So, no sympathy?"

          "None. Zero. Absolutely zero," Ditka responded. "Now, you'll get some calls about that, but frankly I could care less."

          Le Batard: "But it is sexual harassment, Mike."

          "I don't know about that," Ditka said. "If it's sexual harassment, if it's not reported until two years after the fact. I really don't, I'll be honest with you."

          After ending the interview with Ditka, Le Batard said: "I think he just got himself in trouble."

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          • #20
            Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

            http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/B...s-Radio-101410

            Jimmy Johnson: Favre's a 'drama queen'
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            Brett Favre's act is getting old.

            Jenn Sterger
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            Want more details about the Brett Favre-Jenn Sterger saga? We've got it all here.

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            That's what FOX NFL Sunday analyst Jimmy Johnson told FOX Sports Radio's Mike North.

            “Would you agree with me on this, that he is a drama queen? He’s a drama queen that’s 41 years old, and while some of his ailments are real, and he’s got some problems, there’s no doubt about that," Johnson said. "But he loves to play it up, he loves the spotlight. And the guy can still do it. And I’ve always said this — it’s not how many great plays you make that make you successful, it’s how few bad plays. And it’s getting to where his bad plays are about equal or more to his good plays."

            The Minnesota Vikings quarterback is battling tendinitis in his throwing elbow while also being investigated by the NFL for allegedly sending inappropriate picture and voice messages to then-New York Jets sideline reporter Jenn Sterger when he played for the Jets in 2008.

            Favre and his 1-3 Vikings have disappointed so far and are in a much-anticipated battle with the 1-3 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday (4:15 p.m. ET on FOX) in America's Game of the Week. Both teams entered the season as Super Bowl favorites and are fighting to get back into contention.

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            • #21
              Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

              "Couldn't care less"....

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              • #22
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                http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/10/20/d...ursday/?synd=1

                Deanna Favre to Appear on 'Good Morning America' Thursday

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                Deanna Favre's specter has hovered over the Brett Favre-Jenn Sterger scandal since it began. She's been a public figure in the past, an activist for breast cancer awareness and author, but hasn't been heard from since Deadspin's report of Favre's alleged improprieties surfaced.

                That will likely soon change, as she's scheduled to appear on "Good Morning America," the ABC morning show, Thursday to promote her newest book, "The Cure for the Chronic Life: Overcoming the Hopelessness That Holds You Back."

                It's unknown whether she will discuss the scandal involving her husband or if the subject will even be approached by the show's hosts, but she has been open in the past about Favre's history of alcohol and prescription drug abuse.

                The timing of the book and appearance also coincide with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Deanna Favre was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 but completed treatment and is expected to see a full and complete recovery. She heads up the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation.

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                • #23
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                  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/s...e=NFLHeadlines

                  Jenn Sterger hires lawyer

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                  NEW YORK -- The ex-New York Jets sideline host involved in the allegation against Brett Favre has hired a lawyer.

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                  Former Jets game emcee Jenn Sterger has hired the Long Island-based law firm of LaRusso and Conway to advise her throughout the process. Sterger's manager Phil Reese says Wednesday the decision was made "after much deliberation."

                  Lawyer Joseph Conway said Wednesday his firm will advise Sterger "and pursue any potential remedies that may exist." Conway declined to comment further.

                  Favre spoke with an NFL security official Tuesday about graphic photos and inviting messages he allegedly sent to Sterger two years ago when they were both with the Jets.

                  Sterger has not commented on the website Deadspin's report.

                  NFL vice president for security Milt Ahlerich will create a report from the interview with Favre, and that material will be reviewed by other league officials involved in this investigation, league sources told ESPN's Ed Werder. Based on that review, they will determine whether others should be interviewed and renew efforts to convince Sterger and two Jets team massage therapists to speak.

                  To date, Ahlerich and his security department have had no success in attempts to interview Sterger. Without Sterger's cooperation the investigation could hit a dead end as early as this week, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen on Sunday.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

                    http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/20/brett-...jets-reporter/

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                    • #25
                      Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

                      All I saw during that Ditka posts was the hot girl freeze framed in the youtube video...it was like, words, words, words...BOOBS!

                      Dit'ka.


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                      • #26
                        Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

                        The NFL wants her phone(its probably gone now)

                        http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/22/brett-...new-york-jets/

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                        • #27
                          Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

                          So a video of 23 year old Brett Favre at a strip club surfaced

                          http://www.radaronline.com/exclusive...-watch-it-here

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                          • #28
                            Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

                            http://www.twincities.com/ci_16410340?nclick_check=1

                            Jenn Sterger, the subject of the NFL's investigation into Brett Favre's behavior, would decline the league's interview request if she and the Vikings quarterback reach a financial settlement that would prevent her from any potential legal action against Favre, the Pioneer Press has learned.

                            The settlement would include a confidentiality agreement between the two that would effectively stop the NFL, which does not have subpoena power, from speaking with Sterger about Favre.

                            The NFL began an investigation Oct. 8 after Deadspin.com reported that Favre allegedly had sent inappropriate messages and pictures to Sterger in 2008 when he was the New York Jets quarterback and she was a hostess and sideline reporter for the team. Sterger now works for the Versus television network on the show "The Daily Line."

                            During a web chat Thursday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell classified the Favre investigation as a "workplace conduct" case.

                            Joseph Conway, Sterger's lawyer, said Friday afternoon that Sterger still was considering whether to speak to the NFL. A decision could be made by early next week, Conway said.

                            "It's an ongoing process," he said. "I spoke with the league today. She's still considering it."

                            Meanwhile, NFL security chief Milt Ahlerich has not placed a timeline on Sterger's decision.

                            Favre's agent, Bus Cook, who attended Favre's meeting with Ahlerich on Tuesday, did not return calls left by the Pioneer Press.
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                            NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Friday that "we have not reached any conclusions," and that the league will continue its research, according to the Associate Press.

                            Favre, whose Vikings will play Sunday night at Green Bay, where he was the Packers' starting quarterback for 16 seasons, has dodged questions about the investigation at several news conferences in recent weeks.

                            "That's a league issue that I just have to leave at that," Favre said Wednesday.

                            The NFL also has requested an interview from Deadspin editor A.J. Daulerio, whose site paid a third party for the graphic photos and voicemails allegedly sent by Favre. Sterger did not agree to an interview with Deadspin, according to the site.

                            Goodell, who became NFL commissioner in 2006, has been aggressive in punishing players for their conduct since enacting a new personal conduct policy in 2007, including suspending high-profile quarterbacks Michael Vick and Ben Roethlisberger.

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                            • #29
                              Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

                              Favre called Jets reporter for 'sex' in June 2009

                              By DAN MANGAN

                              Last Updated: 11:22 AM, October 23, 2010

                              Posted: 2:02 AM, October 23, 2010
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                              Nearly a year after alle gedly sending a slew of sleazy text messages and photos to a sexy sideline reporter, former Jets quarterback Brett Favre apparently made another bad call -- phoning the brunette bombshell in a bungling bid to bed her, The Post has learned.

                              The revelation comes as the woman at the center of the scandal, Jenn Sterger, considers dishing to the NFL about these and other salacious details of the gridiron granddaddy's woeful wooing.

                              The superstar quarterback's alleged phone calls and texts to Sterger in August 2008 is already being probed by the NFL.
                              HOT NUMBER: Jenn Sterger apparently received an unwanted pass from Brett Favre (inset) 10 months after he allegedly sent her sexts.
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                              HOT NUMBER: Jenn Sterger apparently received an unwanted pass from Brett Favre (inset) 10 months after he allegedly sent her sexts.
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                              But a source yesterday said that 10 months later -- in June 2009 -- Favre again called Sterger, after both left the team.

                              "The same number that was used to send the messages in 2008 is the same one used to call Jenn in 2009, when Favre was in New York to film [the HBO show] 'Joe Buck Live,' " said the source.

                              PHOTOS: JENN STERGER

                              A lawyer for Sterger, 26, is talking to the NFL about a possible interview about Favre's alleged sexual harassment.

                              So far, those published voice message and photos have not been publicly confirmed as coming from Favre, a married, 41-year-old grandfather now playing for the Minnesota Vikings.

                              A source also said Sterger might reveal previously undisclosed conduct by Favre.

                              "If she was to go in, that [conduct by Favre] would be corroborated and there would probably be a bit more," the source said.

                              But a report in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, however, said Sterger would decline to talk to football officials if she reaches a financial settlement with Favre.

                              Favre met Tuesday with NFL security chief Milt Ahlerich. On Wednesday, Ahlerich spoke with the editor of Deadspin.com, the sports-gossip Web site that originally published the story.

                              Sterger's spokesman, Phil Reese, said "she is strongly considering" speaking with the NFL, whose reps talked as recently as yesterday with her new lawyer Joseph Conway.

                              Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/b...#ixzz13CRADRbR

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                              • #30
                                Re: Brett Favre Soap Opera Thread

                                He's admitted to sending them personally I don't care but I'm curious as to why he's admitting it.

                                http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...einvestigation


                                Report: Favre admits leaving voicemails

                                4 hours, 36 minutes ago

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                                NEW YORK (AP)—NFL star Brett Favre(notes) reportedly admitted leaving voicemails for the former New York Jets game hostess but denied that he also sent her lewd photos.

                                Fox television’s Jay Glazer reported Sunday that Favre told league investigators earlier this week he left phone messages for Jenn Sterger, who worked for the Jets in 2008 when Favre was their quarterback.
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                                FILE - At left, in a Sept. 2, 2010, file photo, is Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos , in Minneapolis. At right, in a Sept. 14, 2008, file photo, is Jenn Sterger on the sideline before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and New England Patriots , in East Rutherford, N.J. The ex-New York Jets employee involved in the allegation against Favre has hired a lawyer. Sterger's manager Phil Reese says Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, the decision was made "after much deliberation."
                                FILE - At left, in a Sept. 2, …
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                                Fox did not say who provided the information. The NFL said it is not commenting on details of the investigation.

                                Glazer also reported that Favre denied sending Sterger inappropriate photos.

                                The NFL is investigating a Deadspin report earlier this month that Favre sent the racy photos to Sterger two years ago. Sterger, now an on-air personality for Versus, has not cooperated with the league yet, but her manager, Phil Reese, told The Associated Press on Sunday that could happen quickly.

                                “She is strongly considering it, leaning toward it,” Reese said.

                                Asked if Favre admitted leaving the voicemails for Sterger, but denied sending any photos, Reese added:

                                “We’re currently in the fact-gathering stage; all I’m doing is dealing with facts. Unfortunately the person in the pictures didn’t also hold up their driver’s license, so I’m not going to speculate as far as identity. But I’m working with people to diligently get all the facts.”

                                Reese also has said that Sterger has had no discussions with Favre’s representatives about a possible financial settlement stemming from the allegations.

                                Favre and the Minnesota Vikings play Sunday night at Green Bay.

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