US EditionComedian Taking Heat For 'Inappropriate' Comment About Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit
- Shannon Sharpe, a 56-year-old former NFL star and ESPN analyst, faces a $50 million lawsuit in 2023 for alleged sexual assault by OnlyFans creator Gabriella Zuniga.
- The lawsuit stems from a relationship beginning in 2023 when Zuniga was 19 or 20, which Sharpe denies, asserting it was consensual amid separate past allegations.
- Several public figures, including comedian Mo'Nique and former NFL safety Ryan Clark, have criticized Sharpe’s behavior, with Mo'Nique previously warning him to date women closer to his age.
- Sharpe calls the accusations an extortion scheme; ESPN confirmed his leave of absence and stated his return to the network, despite a reported $100 million contract, is not guaranteed.
- The case has sparked broader discussions on consent, with former NFL MVP Cam Newton emphasizing that "No means no" and highlighting respect for personal boundaries.
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Comedian Taking Heat For 'Inappropriate' Comment About Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit
Where They Are Now- Former ESPN Personalities (1:16) Shannon Sharpe isn't exactly receiving support from his inner circle at this time. Sharpe was recently accused of rape and sexual assault over the course of a two-year relationship that allegedly took place. The woman who has accused Sharpe of being "controlling" and "abusive" filed her lawsuit in Nevada civil court. Her complaint claims their last meeting was on Jan. 2. The "First Take" pers…
Comedian Blames Shannon Sharpe Scandal On Young 'White B-tches'
Comedian Mo'Nique previously warned Shannon Sharpe to find a woman his own age before getting caught up in something messy. Last month, Sharpe found himself caught up in something messy. An ex-girlfriend some 35 years younger accused him of rape and sexual abuse, leading to his temporary leave at ESPN. Sharpe maintains the allegations are "100% false.""I'm grateful I'm not 56 and trying," Mo'Nique told Sharpe on his podcast. "I’m looking right a…
Shannon Sharpe’s ex is praying’ for rape accuser and is ‘worried for her safety’
SHANNON Sharpe’s ex-girlfriend Michele Bundy Evans says she is “praying” for his latest rape accuser and “worried about her safety.” In an exclusive video interview with The U.S. Sun, Evans opened up about her own accusations of rape against Sharpe, 56, and sent a message to his latest accuser, who filed a lawsuit against the ESPN star in Nevada under the name Jane Doe. GettyESPN First Take star, Shannon Sharpe, stands accused of rape in two se…
Mo'Nique: "I Told Shannon Sharpe to Leave Them White B*tches Alone"
Mo’Nique has gone viral following Shannon Sharpe’s legal drama, and now a clip has resurfaced of the comedian telling a live audience that she told the former athlete to “leave them white b—hes alone.” The clip is believed to be from a set from the Katt Williams-headlined Heaven on Earth Tour. “Goddamnit, yes,” Mo’Nique says in the below clip. “I told that n—a Shannon Sharpe, leave them white b—hes alone.” Mo’Nique was spotted at Katt Williams’ …
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