Shannon Sharpe Denies Rape Allegations, Calls Lawsuit a Shakedown

Shannon Sharpe is firing again at his rape accuser … calling B.S. on her allegations — whereas sharing some graphic messages he claims she despatched that again his facet of the story.

Sharpe’s legal professional, Lanny J. Davis, launched the denial on the Corridor of Famer’s behalf on Monday afternoon … simply hours after a Jane Doe mentioned in a lawsuit the ex-football participant sexually assaulted her on a number of events in late 2024 and early 2025.

Davis said the go well with — which was filed by famed lawyer Tony Buzbee — was nothing greater than “a blatant and cynical try and shake down Mr. Sharpe for hundreds of thousands of {dollars}.”

Davis connected dozens of messages to his assertion that he says have been despatched by Sharpe’s accuser to the previous Denver Broncos tight finish.

Davis claims one textual content learn, “I would like you to place a canine collar round my neck and choke me with it when you’re f***ing me.”

In accordance with Davis, one other textual content says, “I do know u miss this massive juicy ass…$25k for every cheek.”

“These messages are only a sampling of a broader sample of graphic, sexual communications initiated by the plaintiff,” Davis mentioned. “The proof paints a transparent image: this was a consensual, grownup relationship that included role-playing, sexual language, and fantasy eventualities explicitly requested by the plaintiff.”

Doe wrote in her go well with she met Sharpe at a Los Angeles-area health club in 2023 … and commenced a consensual relationship with him shortly after. She said he was controlling and verbally abusive all through their time collectively — and, after she mentioned she wished to finish issues following his now-infamous Instagram Reside streaming incident, she claims he raped her.

Along with issuing the patent denial of wrongdoing, Sharpe’s legal professional said that previous to submitting her go well with, Doe additionally secretly recorded Sharpe, edited the video … and is now utilizing it in an try and shake him down for cash.

“Mr. Sharpe categorically denies all allegations of coercion or misconduct — particularly the gross lie of ‘rape’ — and won’t undergo what he sees as an egregious try at blackmail,” Davis mentioned.

“He stands firmly by the reality and is ready to combat these false claims vigorously in court docket. He seems to be ahead to vindication by due course of and a judgment based mostly on the details and the legislation.”

Doe is suing for over $50 million in damages.