Jenn Sterger "Disappointed" by Brett Favre $50k Fine

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) Jenn Sterger, allegedly the recipient of graphic texts and lewd photos sent by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, said in a statement via her lawyer that the NFL's decision to fine and not suspend Favre was "sexist," according to reports.

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The gossip website TMZ released a statement sent by Sterger's lawyer, Joseph R. Conway, in which the former New York Jets media personality called Commissioner Roger Goodell's decision extremely disappointing but not surprising.

"While I am not privy to how Mr. Goodell reached such a finding, we strongly disagree with his conclusion that there was insufficient evidence to support a violation of the policy," the release quotes Jenn as saying.

Jenn's lawyer said, "Our evidence and the personal testimony of Ms. Sterger clearly showed a pattern of lewd and offensive behavior by Mr. Favre that lasted all of the 2008 season. Our evidence clearly showed that the photos were sent by Favre."

Sterger's lawyer concludes, "Today's decision is an affront to all females and shows once again that, despite tough talk, the NFL remains the good old boys' league."

The NFL investigation into Favre, 41, ended with a $50,000 fine. Favre was ultimately punished not for the actual text and phone messages, but instead for not cooperating with the league's investigation.

Sterger claims Favre left several inappropriate voice mails and sent lewd photos to her during the 2008 Jets season. The scandal erupted online when Gawker sports blog Deadspin released the purported messages online.

Sports Illustrated's Peter King said the league ultimately decided not to suspend Favre because it couldn't prove the photos - some of which included pictures of a penis - were from Favre, or were even of Favre.

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