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Shannon Sharpe Settles $50 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit

A confidential deal ends the dispute over sexual assault claims against Sharpe, without revealing any settlement terms.

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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)
Shannon Sharpe.

Overview

  • The agreement will dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice, legally barring any future filings.
  • The Buzbee Law Firm sued Sharpe in April for $50 million, alleging nonconsensual sexual encounters in Las Vegas in October 2024 and January 2025.
  • Sharpe has consistently denied the allegations, labeling the suit a shakedown and citing explicit texts as proof of a consensual relationship.
  • He stepped away from his ESPN duties when the suit was filed but pledged to return ahead of the NFL preseason.
  • The settlement concludes months of legal wrangling that have intensified scrutiny on Sharpe’s public reputation following prior misconduct claims.