{"id":1852308,"date":"2023-02-18T10:56:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T15:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1852308"},"modified":"2023-02-18T10:59:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-18T15:59:25","slug":"brett-favres-lawyer-says-hes-looking-to-bankrupt-pat-mcafee-its-going-to-cost-pat-mcafee-millions-of-dollars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brett-favres-lawyer-says-hes-looking-to-bankrupt-pat-mcafee-its-going-to-cost-pat-mcafee-millions-of-dollars\/","title":{"rendered":"Brett Favre\u2019s Lawyer Says He\u2019s Looking To Bankrupt Pat McAfee: \u201cIt\u2019s Going To Cost Pat Mcafee Millions Of Dollars\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">38<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbrett-favres-lawyer-says-hes-looking-to-bankrupt-pat-mcafee-its-going-to-cost-pat-mcafee-millions-of-dollars%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1852308&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47-->\n<p>Favre&#8217;s lawyer said that Pat McAfee&#8217;s lawsuit filed against Brett Favre for defamation could lead to the broadcaster being bankrupt. The attorney says it will be a difficult lesson.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9012\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-1340x893-1.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-360x240-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-480x320-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-720x480-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/David_Martin82_Brett_Favre4-750x500-1.jpg 750w\"   style=\"display:none\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruvell and Brett Favre warming up for a game. Photo Credit: Paul Cutler. CC BY -SA 2.0 <https: \/>via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Hall of Fame quarterback was offended by comments made by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2023\/01\/watch-pat-mcafee-addresses-online-chatter-that-the-nfl-is-rigged\/\">Pat McAfee Show<\/a> The host discussed the ongoing welfare scandal in Mississippi. The host and his cast had a good laugh at Favre&#8217;s expense, as is their usual format. The Gunslinger apparently didn&#8217;t find it very amusing.<\/p>\n<p>Favre was charged with receiving $1.1million in federal funds through Mississippi in 2020 for appearances that he didn&#8217;t make. In the beginning, the retired star claimed that he appeared and didn&#8217;t know where the money was coming from.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9013\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-300x201-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-1340x897-1.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-768x514-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-360x240-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-480x320-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-750x502-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Joe_R._Campa__Brett_Favre_081109-N-9818V-301-1200x803-1.jpg 1200w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett Favre of the New York Jets meets Joe R. Campa Jr. Master Chief Petty officer of the Navy (MCPON), during the coin toss in the Meadowlands. The New York Jets beat the St. Louis Rams during Military Appreciation day. Photo Credit: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos, USN, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>McAfee, the former Colts punter who has found a second life as a \u2018guy talk&#8217; podcaster, is not afraid to toe the line in terms of content. After hearing about the lawsuit, McAfee went on his podcast and answered the questions with. &#8220;See ya in court, pal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>McAfee denied that Favre would lose a case against him. McAfee repeatedly stated that neither he nor his co-hosts had ever said Favre was guilty. They just mentioned the allegations without passing any public verdict.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-block full\">\n<div class=\"video-player youtube\">[embedded content]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Favre and Eric Herschmann, his attorney, have not stopped them from intensifying their efforts to get McAfee&#8217;s conviction. McAfee also serves as commentator. <em>ESPN Gameday<\/em> And for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/realrasslin.net\/4-takeways-wwe-smackdown-12302022\">WWE Smackdown<\/a><\/em> FOX Network. He is currently one of the most prominent and well-known personalities in sports media.<\/p>\n<p>This may have made him a target for this lawsuit. His opinion is very important to the sporting community. Any slight could have caused a lot of emotional turmoil for Favre, who is known for being extremely sensitive. It may be grounds to seek financial settlement. Herschmann&#8217;s statement suggests that he is certain of this.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9009\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9009\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pat-McAfee-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1164\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pat-McAfee-1-1.png 1164w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pat-McAfee-1-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pat-McAfee-1-768x391-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Pat-McAfee-1-750x381-1.png 750w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pat McAfee via Pat McAfee&#8217;s Show YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s going to cost Pat McAfee millions of dollars. And if it bankrupts him, then he will have learned his lesson,&#8221; Herschmann said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You don&#8217;t try to promote yourself by inappropriately and improperly attacking somebody else.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-block full\">\n<div class=\"video-player youtube\">[embedded content]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>McAfee&#8217;s case may not be able to proceed, but the Favre story is getting ugly. The former NFL MVP has a lot to lose, especially considering that it was backed up with text messages and confessions.<\/p>\n<p>Favre was able to secure money through his connections with Phil Bryant, the former Mississippi Governor. It used $5 million in Temporary Aid for Needy Families funds of the State of Mississippi, and $1.1 million from Favre.<\/p>\n<p>Favre, McAfee and Shannon Sharpe have also filed lawsuits against Shad White, Mississippi State Auditor, and Shannon Sharpe (former NFL commentator and star). All of them allege similar defamation in relation to the welfare scandal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9011\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-300x200-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-1340x893-1.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-360x240-1.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-480x320-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-720x480-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Brett_Favre_handoff_MNF_2006-750x500-1.jpg 750w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett Favre passes the ball to a Green Bay Packers runner back during the Monday Night Football match against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field in Seattle, WA, November 27, 2006. Photo credit: Jame Healy. CC BY-SA 2.0 <https: \/>, via Wikimedia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What do you think Favre&#8217;s lawyer said against McAfee in such a strong statement?<\/p>\n<h4>NEXT:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2023\/01\/watch-pat-mcafee-addresses-online-chatter-that-the-nfl-is-rigged\/\">Pat McAfee Addresses Online Chatter That The NFL Is \u2018Rigged&#8217;<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Favre&#8217;s lawyer said that Pat McAfee&#8217;s lawsuit filed against Brett Favre for defamation could lead to the broadcaster being bankrupt. The attorney says it will be a difficult lesson. Ruvell and Brett Favre warming up for a game. Photo Credit: Paul Cutler. 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