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Shannon Sharpe Faces Grave Allegations in New Lawsuit: Claims of Control and Assault Unveiled

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe has recently been accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by a woman in Nevada state court.

The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, claims that Sharpe, 56, who currently works for ESPN, raped her multiple times during a “rocky consensual relationship” that lasted nearly two years. This information comes from a complaint obtained by various sources.

The woman further alleges that Sharpe recorded their sexual encounters without her consent and distributed those recordings to others.

“A woman can say ‘yes’ to consensual sexual relations with a man ninety-nine times, but when she says ‘no’ even once, that ‘no’ means no,” the complaint asserts. “Defendant Shannon Sharpe, a man who is used to getting what he wants, completely fails to grasp this fundamental concept.”

Now residing in Nevada, the woman states that she met Sharpe when she was 22 years old at a gym in Los Angeles in 2023. She claims that he made multiple advances during her subsequent visits to the gym, eventually pressuring her into a relationship.

According to the lawsuit, Sharpe asked her to sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to their meetings, but he withdrew this request after she expressed her discomfort.

The lawsuit details an incident where Sharpe allegedly became violent and threatened to kill her after she arrived late to his home. It is claimed that “He demanded complete control over her time and body, expecting her to be at his house on his schedule, at his command, whenever he called.”

In 2024, both Sharpe and the plaintiff separately relocated to Nevada.

The suit references an incident in September 2024 when Sharpe allegedly livestreamed himself having sex on Instagram. The plaintiff contends that this encounter involved another woman, leading to her humiliation and a desire to distance herself from Sharpe.

Following this, the plaintiff asserts that Sharpe bombarded her with calls, which made her leave Nevada frequently, as noted in the lawsuit.

The lawsuit then describes an alleged incident in October 2024, where Sharpe purportedly forced the plaintiff into a car and took her to her apartment. She claims he then compelled her to perform oral sex and subsequently raped her.

“Sharpe grabbed her head, forcing her to look at him as she sobbed,” the complaint states. “He said at that point: ‘Look at this. Look at my arm. I’ve got chills. That’s how good this is.'”

In January 2025, the plaintiff alleges that Sharpe visited her apartment under the pretense of delivering a combined Christmas and birthday gift. Once there, she claims he again sexually assaulted her and refused to wear a condom.

A representative for Sharpe has yet to provide a comment on the allegations.

The plaintiff is seeking $50 million in damages as part of the lawsuit. She is represented by Tony Buzbee, a prominent attorney known for his high-profile cases against clients like Sean “Diddy” Combs and NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson for sexual misconduct.

“I’m extremely proud to represent Jane Doe,” Buzbee stated. “It takes a great deal of courage to stand up against those with power, fame, and money. I look forward to pursuing this case in court.”

Sharpe enjoyed an illustrious NFL career with the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens, winning three Super Bowls. After retiring, he became a well-known figure in sports media.

Recently, it was reported that Sharpe, who hosts the popular podcast Club Shay Shay, was expected to sign a lucrative podcast deal.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org.

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