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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Shannon Sharpe Sued for Sexual Assault and Battery: Lawsuit Alleges Multiple Instances of Misconduct
Caption: Shannon Sharpe Sued for Sexual Assault and Battery: Lawsuit Alleges Multiple Instances of Misconduct. Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe is facing a lawsuit filed by an anonymous woman, accusing him of multiple instances of sexual assault, battery, and misconduct. The lawsuit, filed in Las Vegas district court, alleges Sharpe manipulated and controlled the woman over a two-year period, beginning in 2023. The plaintiff, identified as "Jane Doe," claims the relationship started consensually when she was 20, but later escalated to sexual assault and rape. According to the lawsuit, Sharpe allegedly raped the woman in October 2024 and again in January of this year, despite her repeated pleas to stop. The complaint details allegations of violence, including threats to choke and slap the plaintiff, who is over 30 years younger than Sharpe. Sharpe’s attorney, Lanny J. Davis, denies the claims, stating that the relationship was consensual, and accuses the woman of attempting to blackmail Sharpe. The lawsuit is seeking over $50 million in compensatory and punitive damages for the alleged incidents. Sharpe’s legal team describes the lawsuit as a "shake down," aiming to extort millions from the well-known podcaster and former NFL star. The civil complaint suggests that the woman did not contact law enforcement during or after the alleged assaults, but her attorney has not provided further details. Sharpe, a two-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer, retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in catches, yards, and touchdowns by a tight end. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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