Brett Favre Seeks to Revive Defamation Lawsuit Against Shannon Sharpe

Favre's legal team argues that Sharpe's comments on welfare scandal were defamatory, not protected speech.

Favre's lawsuit was dismissed last October by a federal judge in Mississippi.
Sharpe's remarks were deemed 'rhetorical hyperbole' by the lower court.
Favre's lawyers contend that Sharpe's statements could be interpreted as factual accusations.
The case is now before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Favre has repaid $1.1 million but still owes interest related to the welfare scandal.