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Junior Seau’s Family Sues NFL Over Brain Injuries

The family of Junior Seau has sued the NFL, claiming the former linebacker’s suicide was the result of brain disease caused by violent hits he sustained while playing football.

2013/01/23

Study: Junior Seau Suffered From A Degenerative Brain Disease

A brain analysis has revealed that NFL and USC great Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/10

Mourners look over a memorial set up in driveway of former NFL star Junior Seau's house, May 3, 2012, in Oceanside, Calif. The former football star was found shot to death at his home in what police said appeared to be a suicide. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Junior Seau’s Home Sold For Nearly $2M

The beachfront home where former NFL linebacker Junior Seau killed himself has been sold for nearly $2 million.

2012/09/10

Junior Seau #55 of the University of Southern California Trojans walks the field during the NCAA game against the University of Notre Dame fighting Irish on October 21, 1989 in South Bend, Indiana. (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

No Alcohol, Illegal Drugs Found In Seau’s System

No alcohol or illegal drugs were found in Junior Seau’s system when he shot and killed himself at his home in May, authorities said Monday.

2012/08/20

Junior Seau’s Home Put On The Market For $2.3M

The beachfront home where former NFL linebacker Junior Seau killed himself is on the market for nearly $2.3 million.

2012/07/26

Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots looks on warm ups before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 15, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Thousands Turn Out For Memorial Tribute To Junior Seau

Thousands of friends, fans, coaches and players attended a memorial service held Friday evening for Junior Seau.

2012/05/11

Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots looks on from the bench in the second half against the Tennessee Titans on October 18, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Hundreds Pay Tribute To Junior Seau With Paddle Out

Hundreds of friends and fans took part in a paddle out in Oceanside Sunday in honor of 43-year-old Junior Seau, the former USC and San Diego Charger standout who committed suicide Wednesday.

2012/05/06

Authorities Release 911 Call In Junior Seau Suicide

Authorities Friday released the emotional 911 call made by NFL star Junior Seau’s girlfriend, moments after she discovered his body in his Oceanside home.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/05/04

Junior Seau’s Brain To Be Donated For Research Into Football-Related Injuries

NFL star linebacker Junior Seau’s brain will be donated by his family for research into football-related brain injuries.

2012/05/04

Seau’s Brain To Be Donated For Research Into Football-Related Head Injuries

Junior Seau’s brain will be donated by his family for research into football-related head injuries.

2012/05/04

Seau Teammate Wonders If Football-Related Injuries Led To Suicide

Ronney Jenkins, former San Diego Charger and teammate of Junior Seau’s, says we may never know what led his friend to commit suicide, but he wonders if football-related and traumatic head injuries could be to blame.

2012/05/03

USC Campus, Friends Mourn Loss Of Junior Seau

Former USC Trojans, pro football players and personal friends were all in mourning Wednesday dealing with the news of Junior Seau’s death, apparently by his own hand.

2012/05/02

Former Charger Junior Seau Found Dead In Oceanside Home From Apparent Suicide

NFL and USC Trojan Junior Seau was found dead in his Oceanside home from an apparent suicide.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/05/02

Junior Seau Announces His Retirement from the NFL

The San Diego Chargers will induct linebacker Junior Seau into their hall of fame on Nov. 27.

2011/08/23

Linebacker Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots during warm ups at Reliant Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (credit: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Seau Drives Off SoCal Cliff, Hospitalized

Former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau has driven off an embankment in Southern California and is hospitalized with minor injuries, hours after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

2010/10/18