The Guardian
Hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Politics
Favre says ringing ears, seeing stars were his concussions; sued by Mississippi over welfare fund misuse; Parkinson's a personal cause.
2024-09-24 23:55:08
Health
Brett Favre's Battle with Parkinson's and Scandal
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Brett Favre, an NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion, has publicly revealed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Favre, who retired in 2011 after a storied career marked by numerous concussions, is also embroiled in a scandal involving the misuse of welfare funds in Mississippi.
He has been accused of diverting millions meant for the needy to a pharmaceutical company he backed and a volleyball stadium at his alma mater. Favre, who has suffered thousands of concussions, invested in a biotech firm developing a concussion treatment but lost his investment.
Despite the controversies, Favre remains a significant figure in football history, known for his resilience and contributions to the sport. The connection between his Parkinson's and his football career is still not clear.
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Yahoo News
Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis during congressional hearing
Politics
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre revealed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis during a congressional hearing on the misuse of $8 million in TANF funds, which were directed to him, a volleyball stadium at his alma mater, and a defunct drug company he backed. Favre allegedly accepted $1.1 million in TANF funds for no-show speeches and $5 million to build a new volleyball arena. He is one of 47 "well-connected people" who funneled $77 million in funds away from their intended recipients. Favre initially..
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