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Giselle and Tom are among the very very few people I am interested in seeing at the Met Gala.
I agree. Gisele always brings her A+game to the Met Gala, her and Karolina Kurkova never disappoint IMO!
Because they get it. Nobody ever goes with the theme. SJP is another one I am looking forward to seeing.
Yes, exactly! I don't get why so many show up having made no effort to embrace the theme. Go full on themed dress-up or go home
I agree SJP is another one of my favourites.
Wells Report Patriots, Tom Brady Cheated... In Deflategate
5/6/2015 10:09 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
breaking news
Tom Brady consciously cheated in the AFC Championship "Deflategate" game ... the game before the Super Bowl ... so says the guy charged with investigating the scandal.
The NFL just released the results of Ted Wells' investigation into Deflategate ... which says it is "more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the NFL Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate attempt to circumvent those rules."
The report also says, "We also have concluded that it is more probable than not that Tom Brady was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities of [the locker room attendants] involving the release of air from Patriots game balls."
The report says ... when people began to get suspicious about the balls, the locker room guys began communicating with Brady by phone and text messages with "significantly increased frequency."
Investigators also say the men who deflated the footballs "received valuable items autographed by Tom Brady the week before the AFC Champsionship game."
As for Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick ... Wells says the investigation shows there was NO evidence to support theories that they were involved in Deflategate.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft issued a statement saying, "To say we are disappointed in its findings, which do not include any incontrovertible or hard evidence of deliberate deflation of footballs at the AFC Championship game, would be a gross understatement."
Kraft added, "We will accept the findings of the report and take the appropriate actions based on those findings as well as any discipline levied by the league.
Back in January, Brady adamantly DENIED having any involvement in Deflategate
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz3ZOkxoyDP
5/6/2015 10:09 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
breaking news
Tom Brady consciously cheated in the AFC Championship "Deflategate" game ... the game before the Super Bowl ... so says the guy charged with investigating the scandal.
The NFL just released the results of Ted Wells' investigation into Deflategate ... which says it is "more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the NFL Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate attempt to circumvent those rules."
The report also says, "We also have concluded that it is more probable than not that Tom Brady was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities of [the locker room attendants] involving the release of air from Patriots game balls."
The report says ... when people began to get suspicious about the balls, the locker room guys began communicating with Brady by phone and text messages with "significantly increased frequency."
Investigators also say the men who deflated the footballs "received valuable items autographed by Tom Brady the week before the AFC Champsionship game."
As for Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick ... Wells says the investigation shows there was NO evidence to support theories that they were involved in Deflategate.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft issued a statement saying, "To say we are disappointed in its findings, which do not include any incontrovertible or hard evidence of deliberate deflation of footballs at the AFC Championship game, would be a gross understatement."
Kraft added, "We will accept the findings of the report and take the appropriate actions based on those findings as well as any discipline levied by the league.
Back in January, Brady adamantly DENIED having any involvement in Deflategate
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz3ZOkxoyDP
'Tom sucks': Texts between self-proclaimed 'deflator' and another Patriots staffer about the state of Brady's balls that put blame for deflategate squarely on Super Bowl champs
Two New England Patriots employees at the center of the deflategate scandal traded texts about sticking needles into balls for quarterback Tom Brady.
The incriminating messages came to light after the NFL published a lengthy investigation into the controversy, and concluded that it is likely Brady knew of and condoned the scheme to let down the air pressure of NFL balls to gain a competitive advantage.
Jim McNally and John Jastremski, a locker room assistant and equipment assistant, traded messages with each other observing that 'Tom sucks' and also gossiped about wanting cash and signed goodies in exchange for their work.
In one exchange the two discussed using a 'needle', seemingly for letting air out of the balls. At one point McNally asked that he be provided with the implement 'surrounded by cash and new kicks'.
The NFL report concluded that coach Bill Belichick did not know about the deflation
According to the NFL, in the exchanges McNally referred to himself as 'the deflator', and appeared to acknowledge the outrage which would follow anybody finding out about the ruse by entertaining leaking the secret to ESPN.
McNally has been a Patriots employee for 32 years. The NFL said that his official job 'did not involve the preparation, inflation or deflation of Patriots game balls.'
The lengthy report, published online by the NFL, concluded: 'Based on the evidence developed in connection with the investigation and summarized in this Report, we have concluded that it is more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the NFL Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate attempt to circumvent those rules.
'In particular, we have concluded that it is more probable than not that Jim McNally (the Officials Locker Room attendant for the Patriots) and John Jastremski (an equipment assistant for the Patriots) participated in a deliberate effort to release air from Patriots game balls after the balls were examined by the referee.
'Based on the evidence, it also is our view that it is more probable than not that Tom Brady (the quarterback for the Patriots) was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities of McNally and Jastremski involving the release of air from Patriots game balls'.
The report also includes logs of phone activity between Brady and Jastremski following the first accusations of foul play. Despite having no communicated by phone in around six months, the report says the two exchanged numerous early-morning calls.
Neither man explained fully what the calls contained, but admitted they likely dealt with media reports about the emerging controversy.
At one point text messages between the pair seem to show Brady attempting to calm Jastremski and warning him about an upcoming period of questioning from officials.
Investigators wrote: 'We believe it is unlikely that an equipment assistant and a locker room attendant would deflate game balls without Brady's knowledge and approval.
'Based on our interviews and assessment of McNally and Jastremski, we also do not believe that they would personally and unilaterally engage in such conduct in the absence of Brady's awareness and consent.'
They also pointed out that Brady withheld material which they asked for, including his own phone records, emails and emails.
Brady initially denied knowing anything about the allegations, and distanced himself from Jastremski and McNally. He claimed to have only recently been told about NFL rules stating the minimum permissible inflation is 12.5psi.
However, the NFL investigation shot down these claims as 'not plausible, and contradicted by other evidence'.
The NFL began the investigation after the Patriots won the AFC Championship game in January, when the Indianapolis Colts complained that several footballs were under inflated.
The 243-page report released Wednesday said league investigators found no evidence that coach Bill Belichick and team management knew of the practice.
The Patriots went on to win the Super Bowl.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft responded to the report on Wednesday with a statement blasting the findings, which he said were 'incomprehensible' and based on 'circumstantial evidence' rather than science.
He said: 'To say we are disappointed in [the investigation's] findings, which do not include any incontrovertible or hard evidence of deliberate deflation of footballs at the AFC Championship game, would be a gross understatement.
He continued: 'While I respect the independent process of the investigation, the time, effort and resources expended to reach this conclusion are incomprehensible to me.'
Elsewhere in the statement Kraft contended that the 'science of atmospheric conditions' proved that his team had done nothing wrong.
However, Kraft admitted there was nothing his team can do, and agreed to accept any punishment the NFL chooses to dish out.
He said: 'Knowing that there is no real recourse available, fighting the league and extending this debate would prove to be futile.
'We understand and greatly respect the responsibility of being one of 32 in this league and, on that basis, we will accept the findings of the report and take the appropriate actions based on those findings as well as any discipline levied by the league.'
Brady himself has yet to comment on the controversy, which he furiously distanced himself from and belittled when the allegations first came to light.
However, his father, Tom Brady Snr, came out swinging for his son, claiming he was 'framed' in an NFL cover-up.
He told USA Today: 'The reality is if you can't prove he did it, then he's innocent, and lay off him. That's the bottom line.
'The league had to cover themselves. The reality is they had no conclusive evidence. This was Framegate right from the beginning.'
Two New England Patriots employees at the center of the deflategate scandal traded texts about sticking needles into balls for quarterback Tom Brady.
The incriminating messages came to light after the NFL published a lengthy investigation into the controversy, and concluded that it is likely Brady knew of and condoned the scheme to let down the air pressure of NFL balls to gain a competitive advantage.
Jim McNally and John Jastremski, a locker room assistant and equipment assistant, traded messages with each other observing that 'Tom sucks' and also gossiped about wanting cash and signed goodies in exchange for their work.
In one exchange the two discussed using a 'needle', seemingly for letting air out of the balls. At one point McNally asked that he be provided with the implement 'surrounded by cash and new kicks'.
The NFL report concluded that coach Bill Belichick did not know about the deflation
According to the NFL, in the exchanges McNally referred to himself as 'the deflator', and appeared to acknowledge the outrage which would follow anybody finding out about the ruse by entertaining leaking the secret to ESPN.
McNally has been a Patriots employee for 32 years. The NFL said that his official job 'did not involve the preparation, inflation or deflation of Patriots game balls.'
The lengthy report, published online by the NFL, concluded: 'Based on the evidence developed in connection with the investigation and summarized in this Report, we have concluded that it is more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the NFL Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate attempt to circumvent those rules.
'In particular, we have concluded that it is more probable than not that Jim McNally (the Officials Locker Room attendant for the Patriots) and John Jastremski (an equipment assistant for the Patriots) participated in a deliberate effort to release air from Patriots game balls after the balls were examined by the referee.
'Based on the evidence, it also is our view that it is more probable than not that Tom Brady (the quarterback for the Patriots) was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities of McNally and Jastremski involving the release of air from Patriots game balls'.
The report also includes logs of phone activity between Brady and Jastremski following the first accusations of foul play. Despite having no communicated by phone in around six months, the report says the two exchanged numerous early-morning calls.
Neither man explained fully what the calls contained, but admitted they likely dealt with media reports about the emerging controversy.
At one point text messages between the pair seem to show Brady attempting to calm Jastremski and warning him about an upcoming period of questioning from officials.
Investigators wrote: 'We believe it is unlikely that an equipment assistant and a locker room attendant would deflate game balls without Brady's knowledge and approval.
'Based on our interviews and assessment of McNally and Jastremski, we also do not believe that they would personally and unilaterally engage in such conduct in the absence of Brady's awareness and consent.'
They also pointed out that Brady withheld material which they asked for, including his own phone records, emails and emails.
Brady initially denied knowing anything about the allegations, and distanced himself from Jastremski and McNally. He claimed to have only recently been told about NFL rules stating the minimum permissible inflation is 12.5psi.
However, the NFL investigation shot down these claims as 'not plausible, and contradicted by other evidence'.
The NFL began the investigation after the Patriots won the AFC Championship game in January, when the Indianapolis Colts complained that several footballs were under inflated.
The 243-page report released Wednesday said league investigators found no evidence that coach Bill Belichick and team management knew of the practice.
The Patriots went on to win the Super Bowl.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft responded to the report on Wednesday with a statement blasting the findings, which he said were 'incomprehensible' and based on 'circumstantial evidence' rather than science.
He said: 'To say we are disappointed in [the investigation's] findings, which do not include any incontrovertible or hard evidence of deliberate deflation of footballs at the AFC Championship game, would be a gross understatement.
He continued: 'While I respect the independent process of the investigation, the time, effort and resources expended to reach this conclusion are incomprehensible to me.'
Elsewhere in the statement Kraft contended that the 'science of atmospheric conditions' proved that his team had done nothing wrong.
However, Kraft admitted there was nothing his team can do, and agreed to accept any punishment the NFL chooses to dish out.
He said: 'Knowing that there is no real recourse available, fighting the league and extending this debate would prove to be futile.
'We understand and greatly respect the responsibility of being one of 32 in this league and, on that basis, we will accept the findings of the report and take the appropriate actions based on those findings as well as any discipline levied by the league.'
Brady himself has yet to comment on the controversy, which he furiously distanced himself from and belittled when the allegations first came to light.
However, his father, Tom Brady Snr, came out swinging for his son, claiming he was 'framed' in an NFL cover-up.
He told USA Today: 'The reality is if you can't prove he did it, then he's innocent, and lay off him. That's the bottom line.
'The league had to cover themselves. The reality is they had no conclusive evidence. This was Framegate right from the beginning.'
CAUGHT IN THE ACT: TEXTS FROM PATRIOTS STAFFERS DISCUSSING ALTERING BALLS
WHAT BRADY SAID TO THEM:
The texts suggest Brady mentioned to Jastremski that McNally must have 'a lot of stress' trying to get the footballs 'done.'
McNally: 'Tom sucks...im going to make that next ball a f***in balloon.' (Oct. 17, 2014)
Jastremski: 'Talked to him last night. He actually brought you up and said you must have a lot of stress trying to get them done...' (Oct. 17, 2014)
INFLATION LEVELS:
The two shared thoughts and jokes on how to overinflate the balls, and they had some choice words for Brady. They also said Brady was correct when he had complained that some of the footballs from the Oct. 16 game against the Jets were overinflated: Some had measured nearly 16 pounds per square inch, well above the 12.5-13.5 range the NFL requires.
McNally: 'Make sure you blow up the ball to look like a rugby ball so tom can get used to it before Sunday' (Oct. 21, 2014)
McNally: '16 is nothing... wait till next Sunday' (Oct. 17, 2014)
McNally: 'F*** tom....make sure the pump is attached to the needle.....f***in watermelons coming' (Oct. 23, 2014)
BRIBES:
The report describes exchanges that indicate the two Patriots employees wanted sneakers and signed footballs in exchange for tampering with the balls for Brady.
McNally: 'Better be surrounded by cash and newkicks....or its a rugby Sunday' (Oct. 24, 2014)
Jastremski: 'Maybe u will have some nice size 11s in ur locker'
McNally: 'Remember to put a couple sweet pig skins ready for tom to sign' (Jan. 7, 2015)
Jastremski: 'U got it kid...big autograph day for you'
McNally: 'Nice throw some kicks in and make it real special'
DISSING BRADY:
McNally: 'The only thing deflating sun..is his passing rating' (Oct. 23, 2014).
WERE THEY READY TO RAT?
One text message from McNally referring to himself as the 'deflator' suggests that he might contact the media.
'jimmy needs some kicks....lets make a deal.....come on help the deflator' (May 9, 2014)
'Chill buddy im just f***in with you ....im not going to espn........yet.'
AFTER THE INVESTIGATION:
After the complaints about deflated footballs became public, Brady called Jastremski for the first time in more than six months.
They had multiple conversations for a total of nearly an hour, then met in the quarterback room - the first time Jastremski had ever been invited there in his 20-year career. Brady then began texting Jastremski.
BRADY: 'You good Jonny boy?'
'You doing good?'
JASTREMSKI: 'Still nervous; so far so good though'
'FYI...Dave (Patriots head equipment manager Dave Schoenfeld) will be picking your brain later about it. He's not accusing me, or anyone...trying to get to bottom of it. He knows it's unrealistic you did it yourself...'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...es-probably-deflated-balls.html#ixzz3ZOoYTeAt
WHAT BRADY SAID TO THEM:
The texts suggest Brady mentioned to Jastremski that McNally must have 'a lot of stress' trying to get the footballs 'done.'
McNally: 'Tom sucks...im going to make that next ball a f***in balloon.' (Oct. 17, 2014)
Jastremski: 'Talked to him last night. He actually brought you up and said you must have a lot of stress trying to get them done...' (Oct. 17, 2014)
INFLATION LEVELS:
The two shared thoughts and jokes on how to overinflate the balls, and they had some choice words for Brady. They also said Brady was correct when he had complained that some of the footballs from the Oct. 16 game against the Jets were overinflated: Some had measured nearly 16 pounds per square inch, well above the 12.5-13.5 range the NFL requires.
McNally: 'Make sure you blow up the ball to look like a rugby ball so tom can get used to it before Sunday' (Oct. 21, 2014)
McNally: '16 is nothing... wait till next Sunday' (Oct. 17, 2014)
McNally: 'F*** tom....make sure the pump is attached to the needle.....f***in watermelons coming' (Oct. 23, 2014)
BRIBES:
The report describes exchanges that indicate the two Patriots employees wanted sneakers and signed footballs in exchange for tampering with the balls for Brady.
McNally: 'Better be surrounded by cash and newkicks....or its a rugby Sunday' (Oct. 24, 2014)
Jastremski: 'Maybe u will have some nice size 11s in ur locker'
McNally: 'Remember to put a couple sweet pig skins ready for tom to sign' (Jan. 7, 2015)
Jastremski: 'U got it kid...big autograph day for you'
McNally: 'Nice throw some kicks in and make it real special'
DISSING BRADY:
McNally: 'The only thing deflating sun..is his passing rating' (Oct. 23, 2014).
WERE THEY READY TO RAT?
One text message from McNally referring to himself as the 'deflator' suggests that he might contact the media.
'jimmy needs some kicks....lets make a deal.....come on help the deflator' (May 9, 2014)
'Chill buddy im just f***in with you ....im not going to espn........yet.'
AFTER THE INVESTIGATION:
After the complaints about deflated footballs became public, Brady called Jastremski for the first time in more than six months.
They had multiple conversations for a total of nearly an hour, then met in the quarterback room - the first time Jastremski had ever been invited there in his 20-year career. Brady then began texting Jastremski.
BRADY: 'You good Jonny boy?'
'You doing good?'
JASTREMSKI: 'Still nervous; so far so good though'
'FYI...Dave (Patriots head equipment manager Dave Schoenfeld) will be picking your brain later about it. He's not accusing me, or anyone...trying to get to bottom of it. He knows it's unrealistic you did it yourself...'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...es-probably-deflated-balls.html#ixzz3ZOoYTeAt
My goodness give them a fine and be done with it. Slightly deflated ball don't need a 4 month investigation. I hope they put this much effort into other issues the NFL is fave like somestic violence. The Patriots were the better team in the AFC championship game, they would have won playing with a beach ball, softball, bowling ball it didn't matter because the underweight ball were replaced by the proper ones at half time.
