Shannon Sharpe, a former NFL star and podcast host, has resolved a case where a lady alleged he sexually assaulted her on two separate occasions within a span of two months at her residence in Las Vegas last year.
On Friday, Tony Buzbee, representing Jane Doe, declared that an arrangement has been made to settle the ongoing legal dispute. The specific details of the settlement have been kept confidential.
He stated in a post on Instagram that both parties recognize a prolonged, sometimes stormy partnership. Following extended and considerate discussions, I’m happy to share that we’ve successfully reached an agreement that suits us both.”
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In an April lawsuit filed in a Nevada court, the plaintiff claimed that Sharpe forcibly engaged in sexual acts of a violent nature, including anal rape. The plaintiff demanded compensation amounting to at least $50 million.
According to a statement released on X, made by his lawyer Lanny Davis, Sharpe publicly identified his accuser and presented text messages that he claimed demonstrated the relationship was consensual. He firmly denied all accusations of coercion or inappropriate behavior, particularly the false claim of rape, and refused what he considered an excessive attempt at extortion.
Sharpe announced his intention to take a temporary break from ESPN, with the expectation of returning before the start of the NFL’s preseason.
In 2023, Sharpe crossed paths with a woman at a gym in Los Angeles, as stated in the complaint. Their relationship began, characterized by consensual intimacy, but later escalated into physical violence, as suggested by the lawsuit.
Upon settling in Las Vegas, the woman asserted that Sharpe, who likewise transferred to the region, approached her aggressively and insisted she accompany him to her residence. Upon arrival, she declared that he coerced her into performing oral sex and then compelled sexual intercourse.
Approximately three months later in January, Sharpe is accused of assaulting her again, according to the lawsuit. He allegedly grabbed her, spinning and maneuvering her into a position for oral sex that lasted around two minutes, as the complaint details. Afterward, Sharpe reportedly repositioned her forcefully and entered her roughly.
The legal action included charges of sexual battery and emotional distress caused intentionally (due to verbal abuse), along with other claims against Sharpe. Additionally, Sharpe faces a lawsuit in a New York state court filed by his former girlfriend, who asserts that he coerced her into performing oral sex.
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2025-07-19 01:25