US EditionShannon Sharpe Defamation Lawsuit: HOF TE Sued for $20,000,000 by Woman 2 Weeks After $50,000,000 Sexual Assault Case Settlement
UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – Tillman alleges Sharpe and Johnson spread false claims about her marital status that caused emotional distress and reputational harm, seeking $20 million in damages.
- On July 31, 2025, Shannon Sharpe was sued by Jimalita Tillman for $20 million, alleging he and Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson spread false claims about her after a viral Usher clip.
- After her interaction with Usher on April 2, 2025, in London, online users circulated false rumors that Jimalita Tillman was married and facing divorce, which were echoed on Sharpe's Nightcap podcast.
- She further argued, `Their continued dissemination of these false statements after I publicly clarified my marital status demonstrates a reckless disregard for the truth` despite her efforts to remove the claims, Tillman claims, and the defendants continued sharing the false narrative across platforms.
- His career took another hit as legal challenges have derailed a potential $100 million podcast deal, and ESPN cut ties with Sharpe on July 30.
- With defamation lawsuits drawing increased attention, this case could set an important legal precedent, prompting media figures to be more cautious in their commentary.
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