A $50-million lawsuit accusing Shannon Sharpe of rape has been settled. Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed that a mutually agreed resolution was reached after negotiations. All matters are now resolved, and the lawsuit will be dismissed with prejudice. The lawsuit, filed by a Jane Doe in Nevada, claimed Sharpe and his accuser had a rocky consensual relationship that led to multiple alleged non-consensual encounters. Sharpe has denied the allegations and had previously offered $10 million to settle the case, which was declined.
Attorney Tony Buzbee announced the settlement of a $50-million lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe for rape, stating that negotiations resulted in a mutually agreed resolution.
Buzbee noted, "All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice."
Sharpe's accuser sought damages for claims of assault and emotional distress stemming from multiple alleged non-consensual sexual encounters.
Sharpe denied the allegations and had offered at least $10 million to settle, but the offer was declined.
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