Alleged Message Recipient Sterger Meets With NFL Security

Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune reports that the alleged recipient of Brett Favre’s scandalous text messages, former Jets hostess/reporter Jenn Sterger, actually did meet with NFL Security:

NFL.com reported Sterger turned over physical evidence, including records and materials related to her cell phone. The NFL has been trying to get a meeting with Sterger for several weeks.

This may portend some seriously bad news for the Vikings, as the NFL decides what to do with the team’s quarterback. The investigation seemed to have died for lack of evidence from any of the alleged victims, but unless what Sterger turned over has nothing to do with Favre, the NFL may now have some uncomfortable decisions to make.

NFL Security Wants To Meet With Somebody, Anybody About Favre

NFL Security can’t seem to get a meeting with the alleged recipients of Brett Favre’s racy messages – so why not try to get somebody else to talk? Deadspin.com, which originally published the pictures and the voicemails that allegedly came from the Vikings quarterback, is reporting that editor-in-chief A.J. Daulerio has been contacted by NFL VP of Security Milt Ahlerich to, quote:

Meet… to determine the possibility of you sharing any and all details you and your media organization may have on this matter.

One would suspect that Daulerio would decline this offer. (UPDATE: I was right.) Nevertheless, it’s a sign of how much of a brick wall the league is apparently hitting on this issue; they’re still searching for someone, anyone to give them some information.

Alleged Favre Message Recipient Getting Lawyered Up

Well, perhaps the speculation about message recipients not coming forward was premature. CNBC’s Darren Rovell is reporting (via Twitter) that Jenn Sterger, the only alleged recipient so far to be named, is hiring lawyers to represent her in the matter:

Jenn Sterger has hired lawyers at LaRusso & Conway to represent her in the Favre matter.

Presumably this isn’t good news for anyone in the Favre camp that wanted this story to go away, though there’s no word on any plans for Sterger or her representation to meet with NFL Security.

NFL Will Not Comment On Favre Meeting

So sayeth Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune, who tweeted this:

Am told the NFL will have no comment today on its scheduled meeting with Brett Favre.

At this point, it looks like we won’t hear too much about this meeting, and without any alleged message recipients coming forward, this may well be the end of official news on the topic.

Favre Meets With NFL Security On Tuesday

NFL Vice President of Security Milt Ahlerich will be in the Twin Cities area on Tuesday to meet with Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, regarding the allegations that Favre sent inappropriate and harassing voicemails and photos to former Jets "gameday hostess" and sideline reporter Jenn Sterger. Both Favre and Sterger have refused comment on the matter. Allegations have also surfaced that Favre sent inappropriate messages to two massage therapists that worked with the Jets, and while the team has turned over contact information for the two to the league, neither has come forward or been identified further.

According to ESPN (via StarTribune.com), the meeting could have come last week, but the quarterback chose to put the meeting off until this week. The Vikings are not involved in the discussions.

Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune says that, whatever happens, Favre still has the support of his teammates:

Favre's teammates made it clear they have his back. "For me personally, that's something I'm not worrying about too much, something I can't control," tight end Visanthe Shiancoe said. "All I can do is show him my support and be there for him just like a true teammate, a true friend should be."

While it's very unlikely Favre will be charged with any crime, the league could still suspend him under its personal conduct policy. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger served a six-game suspension to begin the year after being accused of sexual assault for a second time, even though he was not charged with a crime in either case.

However, Sterger and the two rumored other women are so far refusing to come forward or meet with NFL Security. Without their stories, it's unlikely the league will have any evidence with which to suspend Favre.

Given the tawdry nature of the story, it's unlikely to go away completely, but unless one of the alleged recipients meets with the NFL or reveals further details - or unless the NFL decides to act without those details, for some reason - Tuesday may be the last official news we hear of this story.