NFL Reviews Brett Favre ‘Sexting’ Allegations
- Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:05am by
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The NFL said Friday it would review allegations involving the Vikings’ Brett Favre, who the website Deadspin said sent racy messages and photos to a former game hostess while he was the Jets’ quarterback in 2008. The league action comes one day after the site posted a video that included below-the-waist photos, said to be of Favre.
The Vikings will travel to New York to play the Jets on Monday night.
“We are reviewing the matter,” league spokesman Greg Aiello said when asked about reports that a person alleged to be Favre sent voice mails and lewd pictures to Jenn Sterger.
Asked to respond to the Deadspin report on Thursday, Favre said: “I’m not getting into that. I’ve got my hands full with the Jets and am trying to get some timing down with our guys, so that‘s all I’m going to discuss.”
Vikings coach Brad Childress had no comment after Friday’s practice. He said he was not aware of either the NFL‘s investigation or the website’s allegations. Bus Cook, the agent for the three-time league MVP, didn’t immediately return messages.
Deadspin reported that a man alleged to be Favre contacted Sterger on MySpace and began leaving her voicemails. The website posted a video of the voicemails and several graphic pictures allegedly sent to Sterger’s cell phone.
“Send me a text. Love to see you tonight,” one voicemail said.
The 26-year-old Sterger, now a TV personality for Versus, has a website that describes her as an actress, model, writer and television host. Her duties during Jets games included introducing the Jets’ dance team, asking trivia questions and making announcements to the crowd.
Sterger’s manager Phil Reese said she is “not doing any interviews or commenting at this time,“ but that ”Jenn did not provide Deadspin with any information.”
In an e-mail to The Associated Press, A.J. Daulerio, Deadspin’s editor in chief, declined to reveal the source of the material. He did say the source of the photos contacted him and that Deadspin paid “more than we ever have” for them.
“I was certain about the accuracy of her story, the evidence was presented substantiating that,” he said, “and then as things began to unfold, it appeared more and more likely that this happened. Plus, there will be more.”
The Jets referred all questions to their public relations firm, Sunshine, Sachs and Associates.
“We are working closely with the league in their review of this matter,” said the firm’s spokesman, Jesse Derris.
Deadspin also reported that Jets director of media relations Jared Winley may have been an intermediary between Favre and Sterger. But Derris said Winley “played no role in this alleged incident.”
If the NFL finds that Favre violated its personal conduct policy, Favre could be fined or even suspended. The league’s policy allows it to punish a wide range of behavior, even that which is not illegal.
Commissioner Roger Goodell used the policy to suspend Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for four games after he was accused of, but not charged with, sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman at a Georgia college bar.
Favre, who turns 41 Sunday, and his wife, Deanna, have been married 14 years. He became a grandfather in the spring.
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AP Sports Writers Rick Freeman in New York and Dennis Waszak Jr., in Florham Park contributed to this story.
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Comments (41)
hempstead1944
Posted on October 10, 2010 at 8:41pmHard to think of anything I care less about than this……
Report Post »notofthisworld
Posted on October 10, 2010 at 6:34pmDoes anyone know the difference in spelling you’re and your? People, get an education please.
Report Post »Mithra
Posted on October 10, 2010 at 12:56pmGrandad got game.
Report Post »angroehl
Posted on October 10, 2010 at 12:52amGimme a frickin’ break!!! Kinda funny how just before the Vikings are set to play the Jets these “allegations” come out. And from when? When he was playing for the Jets. Sounds like they’re just trying to throw the guy off his game. Pathetic!
Report Post »rdk
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:50pmEvery once in the while, members of the human race go nuts.
Report Post »Patriot Z
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 10:34pmand this is important when the country is falling apart because.,.,.,.,.,.,.?
Report Post »Smoking
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 5:26pm“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” This matter is b/w Brett and Deanna. It also reeks of entrapment. Let’s see, she took pics & kept voice mails for two years…now she won’t even “fess” up in public, but “outs” Brett. Mmmmmmm! Reeks of a con-job (AKA entrapment) by wanna-be. .
Report Post »KnightErrantJR
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 5:23pmOn one hand, yes, this is gossip, and we probably have much better things to deal with right now than Brett Farve and this issue. On the other hand, its public now. You can’t really “unlearn what you have learned.” And now that we know this, once again, I‘m really upset that it doesn’t look like any sports star can actually make it through their career without being mired in slime.
I don’t mean to be hypocritical. Everyone is human and makes mistakes. But if the other women’s allegations are true, that means that this isn’t a mistake, its a pattern. I’m a huge football fan, but I‘m rapidly getting to the point to where I think that watching sports just convinces these guys how special they are and that rules don’t apply to them.
Also, it would only be moderately scummy if he were single, but it bothers me even more that Farve has, for years, been the poster child for the down home all American family man sports start. Quit the game, stay home with your wife, honor your vows.
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 5:06pmWho gives a F……………..!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »jsDway
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 4:54pmIt is surprising to me! You always hope that some of the sports figures you admire will live up to what we expect of them! If he sent nude pics of himself, that is sick!
Report Post »voodoo donut
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 3:14pmThe thing is, it’s not just that he came after her. He allegedly sent photos of his “equipment” to her, which is kind of a line-crosser. And there are two other women employed by the Jets who have come forward now. It’s not illegal (well, I don’t know whether the lewd photos were or not), but it’s a problem for the NFL.
Everyone thought Favre was different. Guess not.
This story was around when he was “deciding” (haha) whether to come back this year. He should have stayed home. Then again, he’s in Minnesota now, where this sort of thing is mild compared to what the players do on lake cruises.
Report Post »bowser
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 2:55pmPro athletes and politicians have a lot in common they are rich and think they are above the law and that we are her to serve them
Report Post »dmyze
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:52pm*BREAKING NEWS* Sport stars try to use their fame to get hot women!!
Report Post »NoName22
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 2:17pmAmen. That news has been broken since Pharoahs had multiple wives and concubines.
Hey remember when you were cool in high school and girls came after you? Remember when you werent and how you worked to get rich so you could get all the girls that came after you?
So sick of this crap, big deal, it is nothing new.
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:19pmRemember they said…“FREE HEALTH CARE”…“Transparent GOVERNMENT” ..BAD NEVER GOES AWAY UNTIL YOU SET IT ON FIRE…LET THE FIRE BURN !
Jamestown
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:03pm………URLACHER….SICK EM’
Report Post »Zcat
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:00pmWhy is this news? I wish Farve would go just go away!
Report Post »txblaze
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 3:02pmMaybe this will help him to go away. This and the 18 game schedule for next season I keep hearing about.
Report Post »diesel71dan
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:58amWho cares?
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:58amScrew Nov 2 ,,,ITS TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE.
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:53amSo true…as the morality in this crumble down world continues
Report Post »..our words our thoughts….ALL TRIGGER OUR INFOMED ACTIONS…CALL THIS …THIS PRETENDER THE SLIME THAT HE IS!
voodoo donut
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 3:16pmHow must his wife feel? Jenn Sterger looks like she could be Deanna Favre’s little sister.
This news was out a couple of months ago, but it’s really taking off now that the audio and pics are out there. I wonder what Deanna will do, if anything.
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:48amYes 50CAL…how to replace a hero…hell 75% of MLB is illegal…NO MORE PRO APORTS FOR ME …BILLIONARE Owners buy attorneys and force taxpayers to purchase their payroll…if it was o as it was then…dot let em be a hero for another minute…teach your children well…there are legal and media reasons players go to minnesota….THEY GET AWAY WITH IT….
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:44amThe whole world is tumbling down. Why are we wasting any time on stupid crap like this?
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:38amIs this the man your son or daughter put on thehero pedestal…pro football sucks and you know it….Minnesota 19 Rape cases just two years ago…swept under big rugminnisota ..“Land of Ten Thousand Flakes”….oh. Oh…he‘s gonna say I’m sorry
So its all ok now…
Report Post »50Caliber
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:32amThese are the new “hero’s” Tiger, Vick and now Brett. Its all about the bad boy image. Makes you miss the “Babe” and Dimaggio
Report Post »Mithra
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:21pmSarcasm should have a special font. The Babe and Joltin Joe were fine role models for this crop!
Report Post »Huckabee Gingrich 12
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:40pmWhat I miss are men who don’t feel the need to tell everybody how big their gun is.
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:30amThere will be a half ass investigation…..if he’s guilty…what then….I say untol then …don’t purchase anything from the mexican wrangler corporation
Report Post »RONALDREAGAN1980
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:14amChristine O’Donnell is not a witch. She’s an idiot.
TruthTalker
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 11:18amTroll alert
Report Post »Fighting4America
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 12:00pmOh so you met her? No, your the idiot dude. Your judging someone by what they did in high School. I guess you were perfect. She was on Greta last night and I think she held her own. COONs is soooo much better right? Whatever.
Report Post »Yesterday she worked with the Veterans trying to find a way to make medical care easier for them. Bases are often far away so she was working with them to see what their needs are and how she can help. I’m sure marxist Coons would do that for our soldiers right? Do your homework before you open your trap. Nobody is going to perfect. And while I love and respect Ronald Reagan, the last I checked he was DEAD. so unless you can bring him back, we have to find new conservatives to help promote his politics. That’s not going to be Coons.
M31Sailor
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 1:12pmI knew Ronald Reagan, your no Ronald Reagan.
Vote in November
Did Brett send this sext message to the “Hottest Mexican Sports Reporter”
or Kieth Oberdork?
Sailor
Report Post »lmikow
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 2:22pmso that comment is pertinent to this story how??? please, crawl back under your rock…
Robert W
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 3:44pmWhats wrong with these sports guys? Too many dollars n not enough sense.
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on October 9, 2010 at 5:11pm@ the FAKE Ronald
There‘s a governmental program for people like you to teach them how to read English cause as we ALL can see there’s nothing in this story about Christine .
You need help .
Report Post »easttexas828
Posted on October 10, 2010 at 7:26amI think Favre should be treated innocent until proven guilty.
Report Post »angrymob
Posted on October 10, 2010 at 5:32pmHater.
Can we stick to the topic…dude if you’re going to cheat – never leave proof
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