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Courtroom Sketch of Tom Brady Is Possibly Least Flattering Sketch Ever Sketched of Anyone

Photo illustration by Lisa Larson-Walker. Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images.

Tom Brady was in Manhattan federal court today discussing his legal dispute with the NFL over whether he should be suspended for deflating footballs. The courtroom sketch artist who drew him had an interesting interpretation of his appearance.

The judge in the case asked questions of both sides’ representatives and added that it would likely be in their best interests to reach a negotiated settlement rather than continuing in litigation that could take years.

Update, 3:05 p.m.: The responsible artist seems to have acknowledged that her portrayal of Brady did not tend to emphasize his handsomeness: