Overview

• On July 18, Sharpe and his accuser reached a confidential settlement that led to the dismissal of the $50 million civil suit with prejudice.
• The lawsuit, which alleged multiple rapes during a two-year relationship, never resulted in criminal charges against Sharpe.
• ESPN quietly severed its on-air relationship with Sharpe on July 30 after he had stepped away from duties in April.
• Sharpe maintained the relationship was consensual and labeled the allegations a “shake-down” while his lawyer signaled plans for a counterclaim.
• Details of the settlement remain confidential, and Sharpe’s future in sports media beyond his own podcasts is now uncertain.