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Shannon Sharpe Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Ex-NFL star Shannon Sharpe settled a sexual assault lawsuit with a woman, leading to its dismissal with prejudice. He denied the allegations, calling them false.

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Overview

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  • Ex-NFL star and popular podcaster Shannon Sharpe settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a woman who accused him of rape during their relationship.
  • Sharpe consistently denied the allegations, labeling them as false and an attempt to "shake down" the podcaster for millions of dollars.
  • The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice following a mutually agreed-upon resolution, preventing the accuser from refiling the case in the future.
  • The complaint, filed in Nevada by The Buzbee Law Firm, alleged multiple sexual assaults from late 2024 to early 2025, including intentional infliction of emotional distress.
  • Sharpe announced a temporary leave from ESPN due to the allegations, with attorneys confirming a $10 million offer was made to prevent the lawsuit.
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Sources frame the settlement of the rape lawsuit by prominently featuring the accuser's attorney's acknowledgment of a "long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship" in the headline and early text. This editorial choice, alongside the inclusion of Sharpe's denial and "shake down" claims, collectively shapes a narrative that mitigates the initial rape accusation, focusing on the relationship's complexity.

"Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship."

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"After protracted and respectful negotiations, I’m pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution."

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The lawsuit was settled, and it was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.

Shannon Sharpe was accused of sexual assault during a consensual relationship. The lawsuit alleged multiple non-consensual sexual encounters between October 2024 and January 2025.

Shannon Sharpe consistently denied the allegations, calling them 'false and disruptive' and a 'shakedown' attempt.

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