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Favre's attorneys fight sexting allegations

Lawyers for Brett Favre say he shouldn't have to respond to claims that the former quarterback sent suggestive messages to massage therapists and sent explicit photos to a former Jets game hostess. The request stems from a lawsuit filed in 2011.
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Lawyers for Brett Favre say he shouldn't have to respond to claims that the former quarterback sent suggestive messages to massage therapists and sent explicit photos to a former Jets game hostess. The request stems from a lawsuit filed in 2011.

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