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Shannon Sharpe’s exit from ESPN was revealed Wednesday after his settlement in a sexual assault case.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer-Faced-National TV star was accused of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery. He was also accused of having engaged “in the intentional application of emotional distress” and his charges were Seeking $ 50 million in compensation.
Sharpe originally called the allegations a “shaking” and his legal team released sexually explicit messages that the woman had allegedly sent him into efforts to prove that their interaction was consensus.
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Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe participates in the game between Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 7, 2023. (Gary A. Vasquez-usa Today Sports)
Nevertheless the woman’s lawyer, Tony BuzbeeAnnounced earlier this month that the pages “reached a mutually agreed resolution” but other details were not revealed. Buzbee represented two dozen of the women who accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault, and all except one of these cases ended up in a solution.
Sharpe discussed his departure from the network on the latest edition of his podcast and said he understood their decision but hoped the news could be released later for a particular reason.
“The only thing I really asked was, ‘guys we can wait until Monday.’ My brother [Sterling] enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I really want it to be about him and I want it to be about my family. ‘I said’ this comes out to overshadow everything he has worked all his life for. ‘ And unfortunately you know, it didn’t happen that way … “Sharpe said.
“I just wish this thing could have waited until Monday because I hate the fact that I overshadow my brother. The first two brothers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and that’s what the headline will be in the next few days.”
Shannon Sharpe speaks on stage during the 2024 Renderatl Tech conference at Americasmart Atlanta on June 14, 2024 in Atlanta. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Sharpe said he apologized for his brother earlier in the day who told him he didn’t have to do so. However, he did so again in a public forum.
“I know you told me I don’t have to apologize, but I will do it one last time tonight and I won’t apologize again – I’m sorry I upscene you this way. It was never my intention. You’ve been my hero you’ve been my role model as long as I can remember.
“I apologize and I thank all my fans for supporting me when I was at ESPN and every place I’ve been … Thank you guys for your support.”
Sharpe said he “really enjoyed” his shortened stint at ESPN.
“I really enjoyed my time at ESPN. It gave me an opportunity to bring my audience who really just saw me grow. They saw me, you know, ‘Lakers in 5’ and they saw me say all these fun, these analogies that my grandparents gave me. And I was able to bring it to ESPN, so I’m very, very grateful for it.”
Shannon Sharpe in the second quarter between Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers in Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on March 16, 2024. (Jason Parkhurst -usa Today Sports)
Sharpes Attorneys admitted that the former tight end had previously offered the woman A settlement of about $ 10 millionBut she rejected. Buzbee said that “both sides acknowledge[d] a long -term consensual and tumultuous relationship. “
