Shannon Sharpe, rape accuser settle $50 million lawsuit
Share this @internewscast.com

Shannon Sharpe has reached a settlement agreement in his $50 million rape and sexual battery lawsuit.

“Following extended and respectful discussions, I’m happy to report that we have achieved a resolution that is agreeable to both parties,” announced the accuser’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, in a statement on Instagram Friday.

“All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice.”

Terms of the settlement have not been made public.

A rep for Sharpe did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

In her initial lawsuit, submitted in April, the accuser of the NFL icon — referred to only as Jane Doe — alleged that Sharpe, aged 56, sexually assaulted her several times at the close of 2024 and the onset of 2025.

The pair encountered each other at a Los Angeles gym in 2023 when she was 20 and he was in his mid-50s. They quickly found themselves entangled in a “turbulent” relationship, as per the lawsuit.

She also claimed that soon after their initial meeting, Sharpe began to aggressively pursue her by calling, texting and “demanding she come to his Beverly Glen mansion.”

Around the same time, an audio recording believed to be of Sharpe threatening to “f–king choke the s–t out of” Doe was released by Doe’s legal team.

Seemingly in response, Sharpe released screenshots of graphic messages between himself and Doe in an attempt to prove that their relationship was consensual and involved “role-playing” and “fantasy.”

At the time, Sharpe “categorically” denied Doe’s allegations against him and threatened to sue for defamation.

“Mr. Sharpe categorically denies all allegations of coercion or misconduct – especially the gross lie of ‘rape’ — and will not submit to what he sees as an egregious attempt at blackmail,” said Sharpe’s attorney, Lanny J. Davis, in a statement.

“He stands firmly by the truth and is prepared to fight these false claims vigorously in court. He looks forward to vindication through due process and a judgment based on the facts and the law.”

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.

.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Man charged with murder of missing woman is illegal immigrant out on bail after previous DWI arrest: report

Report: Man Accused of Murdering Missing Woman was an Undocumented Immigrant Previously Released on Bail After DWI Arrest

A man, reportedly in the U.S. without legal status, has been charged…
Israel warns of imminent attack on Gaza City, urges residents to flee

Israel Issues Warning of Possible Attack on Gaza City, Advises Residents to Evacuate

Israel urged Palestinians to leave several areas of Gaza City as its…
Shark kills beachgoer in attack at Sydney beach, authorities say

Shark Attack Claims Life at Sydney Beach, Officials Report

A man in his 50s tragically lost his life after being attacked…
Mysterious Deaths of AfD Candidates Before Local Elections

Unexplained Deaths of AfD Candidates Prior to Local Elections

Weeks before local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s most populous state,…
Here's how much the Powerball winner will owe in taxes after the $1.8 billion jackpot

Tax Breakdown for the $1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot Winner

Hit the jackpot, meet the taxman. The Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to…
Member of trans vegan cult pleads not guilty to killing Border Patrol agent in first hearing on murder charge

Trans Vegan Cult Member Denies Killing Border Patrol Agent in Initial Murder Court Hearing

The body of David Maland, a U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in…
Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump’s threats for the city

Trump’s Threats Cast a Shadow Over Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day Festivities

CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to send National Guard troops…
The Chicago Help Initiative to host Carnaval of Giving at Fogo de Chão at 661 N. LaSalle Drive in River North, Chicago

Carnaval of Giving hosted by The Chicago Help Initiative at Fogo de Chão, River North, Chicago

The Chicago Help Initiative, a reliable support source for those facing homelessness…
Noem and the DHS Have One Funny, Parting Shot on Their 'South Park' Portrayal

THE ESSEX FILES: As the Left Hesitates, Louisiana Constructs Its Belle Reve for Biden’s Border Adversaries

Advocates for open borders and supportive media are expressing alarm once more.…
Chicago restaurateurs Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith team up with Pope Leo XIV to open Borgo Laudato Si' in Castel Gandolfo

Chicago’s Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith collaborate with Pope Leo XIV to launch Borgo Laudato Si’ at Castel Gandolfo

Chicago is well-known for its vibrant restaurant industry, and now, people in…
Illegal immigrant charged with repeated sexual assault of 14-year-old girl: Florida sheriff

Florida Sheriff Reports Illegal Immigrant Accused of Multiple Sexual Assaults on 14-Year-Old Girl

An undocumented immigrant released into the community during the Biden administration was…