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Shannon Sharpe stepping aside from ESPN in wake of sexual assault lawsuit

  • Shannon Sharpe has stepped down from his role at ESPN amid a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, which he denies.
  • The lawsuit, filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe, claims Sharpe assaulted her during their relationship, seeking over $50 million in damages.
  • Sharpe plans to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL preseason and will focus on family and responding to what he calls false allegations.
  • ESPN stated, 'This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon's decision to step away.
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Media Take Out broke the news in on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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