Sharpe has denied the allegations in the lawsuit and plans to launch a countersuit targeting the plaintiff and her lawyer, Tony Buzbee, who has attempted to sue other public figures such as Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Shannon Sharpe is accused in a civil lawsuit filed Sunday in Clark County, Nev., of raping a woman in October 2024 and in January.

Shannon Sharpe spoke out Tuesday for the first time since TMZreported Monday he was being sued for allegedly raping a woman on multiple occasions. The plaintiff in the case is asking for $50 million in damages from the Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and ESPN “First Take” contributor.