Shannon Sharpe Accused of Anally Raping Lady in Lawsuit

NFL Corridor of Famer Shannon Sharpe has been accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by a girl in Nevada state courtroom.

The plaintiff, who’s suing below the identify Jane Doe, alleges that Sharpe, 56, who now works for ESPN, raped her on a number of events over the course of an almost two-year, “rocky consensual relationship,” in response to a grievance obtained by PEOPLE.

The lady alleges that Sharpe additionally recorded their sexual encounters with out her consent and shared the recordings with others.

“A girl can say ‘sure’ to consensual sexual relations with a person ninety-nine occasions, however when she says ‘no’ even as soon as, that ‘no’ means no,” the grievance states. “Defendant Shannon Sharpe, a person who’s accustomed to getting what he needs, fully fails to grasp this fundamental idea.”

The lady, now a Nevada resident, says that she met Sharpe when she was 22 years previous at a fitness center in Los Angeles in 2023. She claims he made a number of advances towards her in subsequent visits to the fitness center earlier than the grievance says she ultimately gave in.

Sharpe allegedly requested the girl to signal a non-disclosure settlement earlier than she might meet up with him, however dropped the request after she pushed again, the lawsuit states.

The lawsuit recounts a subsequent alleged incident, throughout which she claims Sharpe grew to become violent along with her and threatened to kill her after she confirmed up late to his dwelling.

“He demanded full management over her time and physique, anticipating her to be at his home on his schedule, at his command, each time he known as,” the go well with alleges.

In 2024, each Sharpe and the plaintiff every individually moved to Nevada.

The go well with references the time in September 2024 Sharpe says he mistakenly started livestreaming himself on Instagram having intercourse with a girl. The plaintiff states that this encounter was with one other girl and that she was humiliated by the incident and commenced to “draw back” from Sharpe.

The plaintiff claims that Sharpe subsequently started flooding her telephone with calls, prompting her to go away Nevada ceaselessly, in response to the lawsuit.

The go well with then describes an October 2024 incident, throughout which Sharpe allegedly pressured the plaintiff right into a automobile and took her to her condominium. The plaintiff alleges that Sharpe then pressured her to carry out oral intercourse earlier than anally raping her.

“Sharpe grabbed her head, forcing her to take a look at him as she sobbed,” the lawsuit claims. “He mentioned at that time: ‘Take a look at this. Take a look at my arm. I’ve received chills. That’s how good that is.'”

In January 2025, the plaintiff claims that Sharpe requested to come back to her condominium to offer her a mixed Christmas and birthday current. As soon as there, the plaintiff alleges within the grievance that he once more sexually assaulted her and refused to put on a condom.

A consultant for Sharpe couldn’t instantly be reached for remark.

The plaintiff is requesting $50 million in damages as a part of the lawsuit. She is being represented by Tony Buzbee, a high-profile lawyer primarily based in Houston who has additionally represented shoppers accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs and NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct.

“I’m extraordinarily proud to characterize Jane Doe,” Buzbee mentioned in an announcement. “It takes quite a lot of braveness to face up in opposition to these with energy, fame and cash. I sit up for urgent this case in courtroom.”

Sharpe spent his NFL profession with the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens, successful three Tremendous Bowls. Following his retirement, he grew to become a famous sports activities media persona.

Final week, Entrance Workplace Sports activities reported that Sharpe, who hosts the favored podcast Membership Shay Shay, was anticipated to signal a nine-figure podcast deal.

In case you or somebody you already know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the Nationwide Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.