NFL Legend Shannon Sharpe Settles Concerning Lawsuit originally appeared on The Spun.
It took nearly three months, but it appears that Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe’s legal problems are now behind him.
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In a statement released on Friday, attorney Tony Buzbee announced that a settlement has been reached in the civil sexual assault case that he was working with on behalf of Jane Doe. Buzbee stated that both sides “acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship” and has reached a “mutually agreed upon resolution.” He added that the lawsuit is going to be dismissed with prejudice as a result.
“On April 20, 2025, The Buzbee Law Firm filed a complaint in Nevada making several allegations against Shannon Sharpe on behalf of our client. Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship. After protracted and respectful negotiations, I’m pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution. All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice,” Buzbee wrote.
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NFL fans weren’t entirely convinced that Sharpe was guilty in the first place and many believe that the entire lawsuit was a cash grab in the first place. So when the announcement was made, many rolled their eyes at Buzbee for predictably settling:
“Called it. Wish we could have more detail though,” one user wrote.
“Damn. He made Shannon pay up lol,” wrote another.
“It’s funny how every big case with Buzbee ends in a settlement,” a third mused.
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“Sharpe probably saw that the Hall of Fame Game is in two weeks and told his attorneys to lock in.”
Feb 2, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Shannon Sharpe during red carpet arrivals for the NFL Honors show at the Fox Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The allegation became the source of national media attention, forcing Sharpe to leave ESPN, cancel various events and make a number of public statements.
Time will tell if the resolution means that Sharpe will get back into the good graces of former employers like ESPN or other top sports networks.
In the meantime, he at least won’t have to deal with this issue hanging over his head.
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NFL Legend Shannon Sharpe Settles Concerning Lawsuit first appeared on The Spun on Jul 18, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.