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Shannon Sharpe Denies $50 Million Lawsuit Alleging 2010 Rape, Coercion; Stephen A. Smith Supports ESPN Return

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Updated May 5, 2025, 03:06 PM

Shannon Sharpe faces a $50 million lawsuit alleging rape, coercion, and emotional abuse dating back to 2010. The accuser claims that Sharpe threatened to "destroy" her following the alleged sexual assault. In response, Sharpe has denied the allegations and challenged the accuser's legal team to release a full sex tape as part of his defense. The accuser's former partner has also spoken out, describing an alleged rape and an intimidation campaign that left her fearing for her life. Despite the controversy, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has expressed hope that Sharpe will continue his association with ESPN.

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Shannon Sharpe’s Ex Describes Alleged 2010 Rape & Intimidation Campaign That Made Her ‘Scared For My Life’ In New Interview https://t.co/8Y5GmJKISM

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Stephen A. Smith hopes we haven't seen the last of Shannon Sharpe on ESPN. https://t.co/Hv3ua8nLru

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Shannon Sharpe dared his accuser’s legal team to release a full sex tape, denying a $50M lawsuit alleging rape, coercion and emotional abuse. https://t.co/CP5dQNBPVS