Overview

• Jane Doe, represented by high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee, filed a $50 million civil lawsuit in Nevada on April 21, 2025, accusing Sharpe of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse during a two-year relationship.
• The lawsuit alleges multiple instances of rape in October 2024 and January 2025, alongside claims of threats, including one involving a firearm, and non-consensual recordings of sexual encounters.
• Sharpe’s attorney, Lanny J. Davis, has categorically denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a baseless attempt at blackmail and asserting the relationship was consensual.
• The plaintiff claims Sharpe manipulated her, controlled her movements, and used intimidation, including threats of violence, to maintain dominance throughout their relationship.
• Sharpe, a prominent ESPN personality and podcast host, is preparing for a legal battle that could have significant reputational and financial implications as he pursues a reported nine-figure podcast deal.