Brett Favre, the former quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, revealed on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This surprising announcement came during his testimony before Congress, where he discussed allegations regarding the misuse of taxpayer funds.
While appearing before the House Ways and Means Committee, Favre faced accusations of using his political connections to divert public money to benefit his alma mater and himself personally. Â
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“Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others, and I’m sure you’ll understand why it’s too late for me because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s,” Favre told lawmakers. “This is also a cause dear to my heart. Recently, the doctor, running the company pleaded guilty to taking TANF money for his own use.”
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that leads to involuntary or uncontrollable movements.
Symptoms can include shaking, as well as challenges with balance and coordination, and these issues tend to worsen over time. As the disease progresses, individuals may also experience difficulties with walking and speaking.
Brett Favre, who had a remarkable 20-season career in the NFL, played in an impressive 321 consecutive regular-season and playoff games. In a 2022 interview on “The Bubba Army” radio show, he estimated that he experienced “thousands” of concussions throughout his time in football.
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Brett Favre is accused of accepting $1.1 million in federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds from the state of Mississippi. It is alleged that he received this money in exchange for giving no-show speeches that date back to 2017. Additionally, Favre reportedly collaborated with a nonprofit organizer and former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant to allocate $5 million in TANF funds for the construction of a new volleyball arena at the University of Southern Mississippi, where his daughter was a player.