Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee at the House Office Building in Longworth, Washington, DC, September 24, 2024.
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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a shocking revelation he made to Congress during testimony Tuesday. Possible misuse of taxpayers’ money.
Favre appears House Ways and Means Committee, He was accused of improperly using political connections to transfer public funds to his alma mater and his own pockets.
“Sadly, I also lost my investment in a company that I believe is developing a breakthrough concussion drug that I think will help others, and I’m sure you can see why this was a huge success for me. It was too late because I had recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease,” Favre told lawmakers.
“This is a cause that is dear to my heart. Recently, the doctor who ran the company admitted to accepting (public) funds for his own use.”
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disease Causing unexpected or uncontrollable movement.
Symptoms such as tremors and difficulty with balance and coordination worsen over time and often progress to difficulty walking and speaking.
Favre was in Washington on Tuesday to answer questions about how he received funds from the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Hall of Fame quarterback improperly received program funds for speaking engagements he never attended, According to state auditors.
Favre was also accused of using His ties to former Gov. Phil Bryant lobbied for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for a new volleyball facility at his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi, His daughter is a player.
Favre has not yet been charged criminally, but he repay some money.
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