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Shannon Sharpe Settles $50 Million Rape Lawsuit, Case Dismissed With Prejudice

Confidential terms leave Sharpe’s future at ESPN uncertain.

It's unclear how much Shannon Sharpe settled for, but the amount likely exceeds $10 million, NBC Sports reported. 
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 08: Shannon Sharpe attends ESPN First Take at Clark Atlanta University on November 08, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe is seen on the set of The NFL Network along Radio Row on February 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana Image: Getty Images . (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Shannon Sharpe.

Overview

  • Sharpe and his accuser reached a confidential settlement on July 18 in Clark County, Nevada, ending the $50 million civil suit.
  • Accuser’s attorney Tony Buzbee announced the lawsuit will be dismissed with prejudice, barring any future refiling of the same claims.
  • The original complaint alleged that Sharpe raped the woman twice in October 2024 and once in January 2025, recorded encounters without consent and issued threats.
  • Sharpe has repeatedly denied all allegations, calling the lawsuit a “shakedown” and vowing to defend himself publicly.
  • He stepped away from his ESPN duties and postponed his Nightcap NSFW Tour, and his return to media roles remains undecided.