5th Circuit dismisses Favre's defamation suit against Sharpe due to opinion based on public facts in Mississippi welfare scandal.

A federal appeals court has dismissed Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe, related to comments made during a 2022 Fox Sports segment on a Mississippi welfare scandal. Sharpe accused Favre of misappropriating funds intended for the underserved. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court ruled Sharpe's statements were protected opinions based on public facts, noting Favre returned $1.1 million but still owes $729,790 in interest.

September 16, 2024
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