ESPN Parts Ways with Shannon Sharpe After Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settlement
NEVADA, JUL 30 – ESPN ended its relationship with Shannon Sharpe two weeks after he settled a $50 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by a former girlfriend, with no criminal charges filed.
- ESPN has parted ways with Shannon Sharpe, as reported by Andrew Marchand from The Athletic.
- Sharpe has not appeared on ESPN since stepping away in April amid a $50 million sexual assault lawsuit.
- The lawsuit was dismissed on July 18 after a settlement was reached.
- Sharpe described the allegations as 'false and disruptive' when the lawsuit was filed.
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Shannon Sharpe exits ESPN following $50M rape lawsuit settlement
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ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of sexual assault lawsuit
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