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Shannon Sharpe Settles Rape Lawsuit

The settlement brings closure to a high-profile legal dispute that had sidelined Sharpe from ESPN.

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)
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Overview

  • Both parties confirmed on July 18, 2025, that they reached a mutually agreed settlement to end the civil suit.
  • The agreement stipulates the lawsuit will be dismissed with prejudice, barring any future refiling.
  • Financial terms and other specifics remain confidential under the settlement’s terms.
  • Jane Doe filed the $50 million complaint in April alleging multiple instances of rape, sexual battery and emotional abuse during late 2024 and early 2025.
  • The case featured contested evidence, including an audio recording of threatening language and explicit text messages, while Sharpe denied the claims as a “shakedown.”