Shannon Sharpe reaches private settlement in explosive civil r*pe case
A big legal fight ended on July 18, 2025, when Shannon Sharpe and his accuser reached an agreement. No details were shared about the deal. The news was first shared by the accuser's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, and reported by TMZ, Sports Illustrated, and the New York Post.
Until now, Shannon Sharpe had denied all claims, calling them a 'shakedown.' Both sides have now agreed on a private resolution.
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Shannon Sharpe (57, former NFL star and ESPN analyst) and Jane Doe (the woman who filed the suit) agreed to end their legal dispute. Jane Doe filed a $50 million lawsuit in April 2025 in Nevada, saying Shannon Sharpe sexually assaulted her twice,once in late 2024 and once in early 2025 after they met at a gym in Los Angeles in 2023.
The lawsuit also described emotional abuse and threats.
On July 18, 2025, lawyer Tony Buzbee posted on Instagram:
'After protracted and respectful negotiations, we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution. All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily … the lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice'.
That means the case is closed and cannot be filed again.
Shannon Sharpe has denied wrongdoing. His legal team said the relationship was consensual and that Shannon Sharpe offered $10 million before the case was filed.
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He also defended himself on social media, calling the claims false.
Tony Buzbee and public reaction on the case
Tony Buzbee (Jane Doe's lawyer) confirmed the settlement but gave no details about money or other terms. He praised the negotiation and closure.
After the settlement was announced, Michele Evans, another woman who had earlier accused Shannon Sharpe in 2023, said she was unhappy with the outcome. She argued the deal shields Shannon Sharpe from public responsibility
Shannon Sharpe had stepped away from ESPN's First Take in April during the lawsuit. It is still unclear if he will return to his TV roles. His lawyer said he stepped away to focus on the legal matter and family commitments.
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