Overview

• Tony Buzbee announced that Sharpe and his accuser agreed to the settlement, leading to a dismissal with prejudice of the lawsuit.
• The original complaint, filed in Nevada in April, sought more than $50 million and alleged two forcible sexual assaults in late 2024 and early 2025.
• Sharpe has consistently denied all wrongdoing, calling the allegations a “shakedown” and providing text messages to support a consensual relationship.
• The lawsuit caused Sharpe to step away from his ESPN duties, with his return to the network still pending as the NFL preseason nears.
• The confidential terms prevent either party from reopening the case, effectively closing the matter with no admission of guilt.