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Mississippi State Auditor Faces Defamation Lawsuit from NFL Legend Brett Favre as Attorney General Withdraws Support

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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi State Auditor Shad White will no longer be represented by Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office in his defamation lawsuit filed by former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. This decision was revealed in a filing by Fitch’s office on Friday. A letter obtained by Front Office Sports from an attorney in Fitch’s office explained that the decision was made due to statements made by White in his forthcoming book that questioned the integrity of the Attorney General and her office. In February of last year, Favre sued White, along with Pat McAfee and … Read more

Local Attorney Brennan Keeler Appointed as Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit by Governor DeSantis

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HOBE SOUND, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed attorney Brennan Keeler as a judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Hobe Sound. Keeler, who is based in Hobe Sound, has a background in criminal prosecution and legal counsel on the Treasure Coast. This appointment comes after the retirement of former Circuit Court Judge Robert Belanger, who had held the seat for nearly two decades. Before his appointment, Keeler represented the Palm Beach County police officers’ union. His career history, as detailed in his application to the nominating commission of the 19th Judicial Circuit, shows … Read more

Former Park City Attorney Sentenced for Forcible Sexual Abuse and Incest: Victim’s Well-being Prioritized Over Maximum Penalties

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Summit County, Utah — A former attorney from Park City, Joseph Edward Wrona, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges of forcible sexual abuse and incest. Wrona will spend 364 days in Summit County Jail, followed by 48 months of supervised probation. As part of his sentence, he must comply with standard sex offender conditions, which include registration. Additionally, he is prohibited from having any contact with his biological daughter for the rest of his life. Wrona’s arrest occurred in June 2022, following allegations of sexual assault against his adult biological daughter. Originally charged … Read more

Patrick Reed Ordered to Pay Attorney Fees and Costs in Dismissed $750 Million Lawsuit Against Media, Despite Claims of Defamation

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Jacksonville, Florida – Professional golfer Patrick Reed has been ordered to pay attorney fees and costs to the defendants despite his $750 million defamation lawsuit against multiple networks and media members being dismissed twice. Reed filed the lawsuit in 2022 against Golfweek.com, columnist Emon Lynch, Associated Press national golf writer Doug Ferguson, Golf Channel commentators Brandel Chamblee and Damon Hack, and Fox Sports golf reporter Shane Ryan. The lawsuit claimed that the parties had conspired with the PGA Tour and commissioner Jay Monahan to defame Reed for joining LIV Golf. The lawsuit was dismissed twice, … Read more