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NFL Fines Brett Favre $50K in Sterger Fiasco

But he won't be suspended

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 29, 2010 12:41 PM CST | Updated Dec 29, 2010 2:34 PM CST

(Newser) – Roger Goodell fined Brett Favre $50,000 today—but did not suspend him—over the naughty texts he allegedly sent Jenn Sterger, reports Fox Sports. The punishment is for failing to cooperate with the NFL's investigation, not for any actions toward Sterger. Her camp had pressed the league to punish Favre before the season ended, just in case he followed through on his latest promise to retire.

"On the basis of the evidence currently available to him, Commissioner Goodell could not conclude that Favre violated league policies relating to workplace conduct," says the league statement. "The forensic analysis could not establish that Favre sent the objectionable photographs to Sterger. The review found no evidence to contradict the statements of both Favre and Sterger that they never met in person, nor was there anything to suggest that Sterger engaged in any inappropriate conduct." (Which means maybe Favre didn't make this naughty video request?)

This Dec. 13, 2010, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre watching the game against the New York Giants from the bench during the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit.
This Dec. 13, 2010, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre watching the game against the New York Giants from the bench during the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
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Sherylynne
Dec 30, 2010 12:40 AM CST
What a great way to shut down a gold digger. Her attorney has said that if the NFL took action against Favre she would not sue. Well, case over now. The NFL cleverly stated that Favre is fined for not cooperating, not for any wrongdoing as alleged by Sterger. She tried to manipulate the NFL to make a case for her and the big boys shut her down. $50,000 is a drop in the bucket for Favre and a million less, at the least, than she would have gone for. And it goes to the NFL, not her. Nice try, Sterger...who will be your next target?
hamsammichs
Dec 29, 2010 6:33 PM CST
The sad thing is probably 95% of America used to respect Favre 10 years ago. He was everything that was right about the league. Stuck with one team, hall of famer, he wasn't a media shit-show, etc. etc. Brett Farve is now a punchline and it is kind of sad to see. He is still one hell of a football player, but he should have retired a Green Bay Packer, which is where he belonged. Then he comes out of retirement once, to the Jets, 'meets' Sterger, comes out of retirement again, to his sworn enemy the Vikings, all the while with the mass sports media hanging on to every word. It wasn't about letting the sport go, it seems it was about $$$. Retire now Brett, and bow out quietly.
zdaydream
Dec 29, 2010 4:33 PM CST
Farve used to be one hell of a football player. He's turned into a laughing stock for this. Should have been fined 100K. Then we have idiots who want to allow Vick to have a dog, also. <:-)

 
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