Overview

• Shannon Sharpe has temporarily stepped away from ESPN, announcing plans to return for the NFL preseason, as he addresses multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
• A $50 million civil lawsuit filed by 'Jane Doe' in Nevada accuses Sharpe of rape, sexual battery, and emotional distress during a two-year relationship.
• Jane Doe's attorney, Tony Buzbee, released audio clips allegedly featuring Sharpe threatening to 'choke' her, which Sharpe's legal team claims were part of consensual role-playing.
• Resurfaced allegations include a 2010 rape claim by Michele Bundy Evans, who also accused Sharpe of making threats and later dropping a restraining order out of fear.
• Reports from Sharpe's time at FS1 allege he choked a female production assistant, with an undisclosed settlement reportedly reached; Sharpe denies the incident occurred.