On April 20, 2025, NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe was named in a $50 million civil lawsuit filed in Clark County, Nevada, by a woman identified as Jane Doe. The plaintiff alleges that during their nearly two-year relationship, Sharpe engaged in multiple instances of sexual assault, including two alleged incidents in Las Vegas in October 2024 and another in January 2025. She also claims that Sharpe filmed their sexual encounters without her consent and threatened her life during the relationship.
Sharpe posted this post to X Monday which unveils some of the text exchanges, which are…interesting to say the least.
Sharpe’s legal team, led by attorney Lanny J. Davis, has categorically denied all allegations, describing the lawsuit as a “blatant and cynical attempt” to extort money. They assert that the relationship was consensual and that Sharpe will vigorously contest the claims in court.
The plaintiff is represented by attorney Tony Buzbee, known for handling high-profile sexual misconduct cases. Sharpe, a three-time Super Bowl champion and host of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, is currently seeking a nine-figure podcast deal.
As of now, no criminal charges have been filed against Sharpe, and the case remains a civil matter pending further legal proceedings.
