NFL legend Shannon Sharpe accused of rape, battery in $50M lawsuit
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Shannon Sharpe faces a $50 million lawsuit in Nevada, accused of rape and battery by a woman, Jane Doe, who claims the assaults occurred after a long-term abusive relationship. Initially meeting at a gym in Los Angeles when she was 20 and he was in his mid-50s, Doe alleges Sharpe aggressively pursued her. The complaint details instances of verbal abuse, control over her schedule, and violent threats, culminating in multiple claims of sexual assault in late 2024-Beginning 2025, including a specific incident where Doe states she was raped while in distress.
The lawsuit describes how Sharpe allegedly sexually assaulted the plaintiff multiple times, starting in late 2024, following an abusive relationship that involved controlling and verbal abuse.
Attorney Tony Buzbee noted in court documents the extent of Sharpe's control over the plaintiff's life, demanding she adhere to his schedule and commands, instilling fear through threats.
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