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3 days ago
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Shannon Sharpe Settles Rape Lawsuit for $50 Million
Shannon Shape has settled a rape lawsuit filed against him by an ex-girlfriend, the woman's attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed to TheWrap. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, accused Sharpe of 'pain and suffering, psychological and emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation.' The former football star settled for $50 million. 'On April 20, 2025, The Buzbee Law Firm filed a complaint in Nevada making several allegations against Shannon Sharpe on behalf of our client. Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship,' Buzzbee said in a statement. More from TheWrap Shannon Sharpe Settles Rape Lawsuit for $50 Million Wall Street Journal Asserts 'Full Confidence' in Trump-Epstein Report, Vows to 'Vigorously' Fight Libel Lawsuit Trump Contributed to Suggestive Jeffrey Epstein 50th Birthday Gift, WSJ Reports: 'We Have Certain Things in Common' Trump DOJ Fires Diddy Trial Lead Prosecutor – and James Comey's Daughter 'After protracted and respectful negotiations, I'm pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution. All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice.' Sharpe immediately denied the allegations when the lawsuit was filed in April. 'My statement is found here and this is the truth. The relationship in question was 100% consensual,' the 'Club Shay Shay' host wrote in an X post at the time. 'At this juncture, I am electing to step aside temporarily from my ESPN duties. I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me. I plan to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL pre-season.' The woman, who has been described as being in her early 20s (Sharpe is 57), filed the suit in Nevada's Clark County. She accused Sharpe of raping her in October 2024 and January 2025. Sharpe's team insisted the pair were in a 'consensual, adult relationship that included role-playing, sexual language and fantasy scenarios explicitly requested.' The relationship between Sharpe and the woman took a southward turn after he inadvertently shared a video of himself having sex on Instagram Live in December. Court documents state the woman demanded an apology from Sharpe, who replied, 'I've already apologized. Stop playing childish [games].' The post Shannon Sharpe Settles Rape Lawsuit for $50 Million appeared first on TheWrap.
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4 days ago
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Shannon Sharpe settles $50 million lawsuit with woman who accused him of rape
A $50-million lawsuit that accused Shannon Sharpe of rape has been settled. Attorney Tony Buzbee, whose firm represented a Jane Doe, who filed the civil lawsuit against the retired NFL star and sports media personality earlier this year, announced the settlement on Friday afternoon in a statement posted on Instagram. "After protracted and respectful negotiations, I'm pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution," Buzbee wrote. "All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice." Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Sharpe's legal team confirmed to The Times that a settlement had been reached and that Buzbee's statement should be considered the "final word" on the matter. Read more: Shannon Sharpe steps away from ESPN after women's $50-million rape, $14-million defamation lawsuits According to the lawsuit, filed on April 20 in Clark County, Nev., Sharpe and his accuser met at a Los Angeles gym in 2023, when he was 54 and she was 20. They ended up having 'a rocky consensual relationship that lasted nearly two years,' the lawsuit stated. Sharpe's accuser sought damages for claims of assault, sexual assault, battery, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress after multiple alleged non-consensual sexual encounters in her Las Vegas apartment between October and January. Sharpe has denied the allegations. One of his attorneys, Lanny J. Davis, told reporters in April that Sharpe had offered his accuser 'at least $10 million' to settle the case in mediation, but the offer was declined. Days after the lawsuit was filed, Sharpe announced that he was temporarily stepping away from his duties as a commentator on ESPN's "First Take" but would return in time for the 2025 NFL season. Sharpe has remained on his popular podcasts "Club Shay Shay" and "Nightcap." Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
New York Times
4 days ago
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- New York Times
Shannon Sharpe settles rape lawsuit that sought $50 million in damages
Shannon Sharpe, a Hall of Fame tight end and media personality, has resolved a lawsuit in which his ex-girlfriend accused him of rape, according to the woman's attorney. The woman, whose lawsuit referred to her only as 'Jane Doe,' was seeking $50 million for 'pain and suffering, psychological and emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation.' Her attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced the dismissal Friday in a post on X but did not specify the details of the settlement. Advertisement Sharpe publicly denied the allegations immediately after his accuser filed the suit in April, calling the case a 'shakedown' attempt. He has maintained that he and the Nevada woman were in a consensual sexual relationship, which Buzbee confirmed in his tweet. 'After protracted and respectful negotiations, I'm pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution,' Buzbee wrote. 'All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice.' JANE DOE V. SHANNON SHARPE On April 20, 2025, The Buzbee Law Firm filed a complaint in Nevada making several allegations against Shannon Sharpe on behalf of our client. Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship. After protracted and respectful… — Tony Buzbee (@TonyBuzbee2) July 18, 2025 A dismissal with prejudice means Sharpe's accuser cannot refile the same claim against him in the same Las Vegas court. No criminal charges were filed against Sharpe. The original lawsuit said Sharpe raped the woman twice in October 2024 and again in January 2025. It also accused Sharpe of repeatedly recording the two having sex without her consent during their two-year relationship, which began in 2023. The suit further alleged that Sharpe was physically abusive, choking and hitting Doe, in addition to threatening her life multiple times. Lanny Davis, Sharpe's attorney when the case was filed, declined to comment. Buzbee's office has not responded to a request for comment. Davis previously said Sharpe offered the woman $10 million before she filed the lawsuit, but she rejected it. Sharpe, a three-time Super Bowl champion who retired in 2003, appeared on ESPN's 'First Take' every Monday and Tuesday before the lawsuit's filing. The day after the suit became public, Sharpe announced he was stepping away from television but would return to the network by the time the NFL preseason begins on July 31. He has not yet given a specific return date. Advertisement During his absence from ESPN, Sharpe has continued to host his 'Club Shay Shay' podcast alongside former wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. He also hosts another podcast called 'Nightcap,' which he has also continued. Sharpe has not publicly commented on the resolution announcement.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Shannon Sharpe settles $50 million lawsuit with woman who accused him of rape
A $50-million lawsuit that accused Shannon Sharpe of rape has been settled. Attorney Tony Buzbee, whose firm represented a Jane Doe, who filed the civil lawsuit against the retired NFL star and sports media personality earlier this year, announced the settlement on Friday afternoon in a statement posted on Instagram. "After protracted and respectful negotiations, I'm pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution," Buzbee wrote. "All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice." Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Sharpe's legal team confirmed to The Times that a settlement had been reached and that Buzbee's statement should be considered the "final word" on the matter. Read more: Shannon Sharpe steps away from ESPN after women's $50-million rape, $14-million defamation lawsuits According to the lawsuit, filed on April 20 in Clark County, Nev., Sharpe and his accuser met at a Los Angeles gym in 2023, when he was 54 and she was 20. They ended up having 'a rocky consensual relationship that lasted nearly two years,' the lawsuit stated. Sharpe's accuser sought damages for claims of assault, sexual assault, battery, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress after multiple alleged non-consensual sexual encounters in her Las Vegas apartment between October and January. Sharpe has denied the allegations. One of his attorneys, Lanny J. Davis, told reporters in April that Sharpe had offered his accuser 'at least $10 million' to settle the case in mediation, but the offer was declined. Days after the lawsuit was filed, Sharpe announced that he was temporarily stepping away from his duties as a commentator on ESPN's "First Take" but would return in time for the 2025 NFL season. Sharpe has remained on his popular podcasts "Club Shay Shay" and "Nightcap." Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
The Review Geek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Untamed (2025) – Episode 2 'Jane Doe' Recap & Review
Jane Doe Episode 2 of Untamed Season 1 starts with a flashback to the day Jane Doe got shot. Her bag ripped, causing some medicine bottles to drop. She picked them up but missed one. She then hid a bag in an abandoned ice cooler and started walking. Out of nowhere, a stray bullet hits her. Presently, a reporter announces that the investigation into Jane Doe is still ongoing. The reporter also brings up another investigation. People are still looking for answers in the case of Sean Sanderson, a businessman who went missing. In the park, Kyle comes across more clues and finds the medicine bottle Jane Doe accidentally left behind. He notes that the cap has a golden X sign, similar to the tattoo on Jane Doe's body. At the office, Souter talks to Naya, curious about how she and her son are adjusting to their new surroundings. He also wants the tea about Kyle and how their partnership is working out. Naya mentions the bracelet, and Souter takes her to the storage room, where there is an entire box of similar bracelets. The discovery disappoints Naya, as it implies anyone could have given Jane Doe the bracelet. Turner calls her for an update and insists she keep following the lead. Kyle drives to town to talk to Teddy, a drug user who might have a lead on the medicine bottle and tattoo. Sadly, Teddy has no idea but promises to ask around. Kyle takes Teddy's stash and promises to return it if he gets him a lead. Later, he drops by a local hotel to study the carvings, which look similar to the drawings on the walls he found. It seems he has a complicated relationship with Lana at the front desk. At the hotel, he runs into Souter, who invites him for lunch. Souter brings up the case and asks Kyle to consider taking a different job. It seems Jill talked to Souter about her concerns for Kyle. The midnight calls have been worrying her. Souter is also worried about Kyle, but the latter insists he's fine. After lunch, Kyle calls Jill and asks her not to worry anymore. He promises to stop the midnight calls. Kyle drives back to his cabin only to find a lawyer waiting for him. The lawyer, Esther, is representing Sanderson's family, who are suing the park for wrongful death. Sanderson went missing five years ago, and Esther has questions about Kyle's involvement in the case. In particular, she is concerned about his state of mind at the time of the investigation. It turns out Sean disappeared a few months after Caleb's death. Kyle tries to answer Esther's questions professionally. The questions trigger his memories of loss and how he found Caleb's body floating in a river. Naya drops by to inform that the toxicology on Jane Doe came back clean. Kyle invites her to join him and takes her to the squatters' group. Unfortunately, the squatters refuse to cooperate even though one of them looks like she knows something. Kyle also asks about Abuelo. Abuelo is more of a drug peddler than the shaman he claims to be. Sadly, Abuelo is on one of his 'spiritual' walks to find his centre! However, one of the squatters mentions that a ranger named Deniro dropped by the previous day looking for Abuelo, too. After striking out at the squatters' camp, Kyle and Naya separate to follow different leads. Naya loses the horse and is late picking up her son. The lady mentions that Gael's dad called, causing Naya to leave her ex a message, warning him to stay away. In the meantime, Kyle tracks down Shane, a wildlife biologist. Shane has been looking for Abuelo, too. He believes there is a link between Abuelo and the sick deer. As Kyle asks more questions about Jane Doe, Shane clams up, saying he knows nothing. Kyle cleverly manages to fire Shane's gun and collect the bullet. He is hoping to run ballistics and compare the bullet to the one linked to Jane Doe's case. Kyle drops by the lab and begs Marlon to run the test and share the results only with him. Back in town, Teddy visits a tattoo shop to ask about the gold tattoo. The tattoo artist, Linson, insists that there is no such thing as a gold tattoo and kicks him out. Another guy listens to their conversation. Once Teddy leaves, Linson texts him. He asks Teddy to drop the issue, as nothing good will come of it. Sadly, later that night, Teddy is attacked and strangled in his car. The following day, the rangers attend Souter and Mary's 40th wedding anniversary. Milch tells Naya all about Caleb's death and how grief changed Kyle. It turns out a pervert took Caleb when he strayed from his group during a group hike. Unfortunately, they never found the guy. Grief led Kyle to hit the bottle hard, and if it were not for Souter, he would have lost his badge. Simultaneously, Kyle is jealous of Jill's new husband. It is also hard for him to see Gael, as the boy reminds him of Caleb. He checks out of the party early. Elsewhere in the park, a group of young people goes swimming. One of them comes across Teddy's body. Meanwhile, Kyle continues to follow Jane Doe's trail and comes across her footprint in the forest. He gets a call informing him of Teddy's death. Kyle drives to the crime scene and whilst there, Naya calls to inform him she has found Jane Doe. Thanks to her investigation, she discovered that Jane Doe was a young child who went missing years ago. The Episode Review This is one of the most anticipated mystery thrillers from Netflix this year and judging from the first two episodes, we are in for some heart-breaking truths! For starters, Jane Doe was a missing child. I can't imagine the pain the news of her death will bring to her family. For years, they have probably been praying for answers. To find out that she was alive all this time, then lose her forever again, must be heart-wrenching. Still, if Jane Doe has been alive for all these years, could Sanderman be alive as well? Where has Jane Doe been, and what do the wall carvings mean? As for Kyle, we get to understand him more. The fact that Caleb's killer is still out there probably haunts him every night. Seeing Jill move on must also break his heart. He wants her to be happy, but he is jealous of Jill's new husband. Then we have Teddy; he was most likely killed by the guy from the tattoo shop. That guy was listening keenly to Teddy's conversation with Linson. Also, his tattoo looks eerily similar to Teddy's attacker. Why is this guy taking such measures? How is she linked to Jane Doe's case? Lastly, Naya might want to start looking over her back. Her ex is onto her, and he will show up soon. Is he violent? Why did Naya relocate from L.A.? Previous Episode Next Episode
