Shannon Sharpe Claims Victory Over Brett Favre In Defamation Case

BYAlexander ColePublished on October 31, 20231035 Views

First Entertainment x Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis Partnership Launch Event, March 4 in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 4: Football legend Shannon Sharpe attends the First Entertainment x Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis Partnership Launch Event at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on March 4, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for First Entertainment)

Shannon was grateful for the ruling.

Shannon Sharpe is easily one of the most entertaining voices in sports commentary. Furthermore, he is someone who does not shy away from speaking his mind. Overall, this has gotten him in trouble from time to time. However, rarely does it result in legal implications. Well, that seemingly changed recently as he spoke on the allegations that Brett Favre aided in diverting funds from welfare recipients in Mississippi. Favre didn't like his comments and launched lawsuits against Pat McAfee and Sharpe.

In the end, he settled with McAfee, and the whole thing was put to rest. However, the case against Sharpe remained ongoing. Many were curious as to how this whole thing would include. After all, Sharpe is someone who is beloved by fans. Meanwhile, Favre doesn't have the greatest reputation among the fans these days. Well, last night, Sharpe revealed that the entire thing is over and done with. He came out victorious.

Shannon Sharpe Speaks

"The United States District Court 4 the Southern District of Mississippi 2day dismissed Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against me," Sharpe wrote. "The court found the statements were protected by the 1st Amendment 2 the Constitution. Thanks 2 my legal team and their handling of this case." Overall, this is a huge win for Sharpe. Free speech laws have come through for the First Take co-host, and now, he can breathe a bit more easily. Needless to say, Favre might be thinking twice about launching another lawsuit. Hopefully, Shannon never has to deal with any of this again.

With the Brett Favre welfare allegations still ongoing, there is no telling what will happen to him. Let us know your thoughts on this latest legal ruling, in the comments section below. Did the judge make the right choice? Was Brett Favre doing too much? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.