Shannon Sharpe Denies Rape Allegations, Calls Lawsuit a Shakedown

Shannon Sharpe is firing again at his rape accuser … calling B.S. on her allegations — whereas sharing some graphic messages he claims she despatched that again his facet of the story.

Sharpe’s legal professional, Lanny J. Davis, launched the denial on the Corridor of Famer’s behalf on Monday afternoon … simply hours after a Jane Doe mentioned in a lawsuit the ex-football participant sexually assaulted her on a number of events in late 2024 and early 2025.

Davis acknowledged the swimsuit — which was filed by famed lawyer Tony Buzbee — was nothing greater than “a blatant and cynical attempt to shake down Mr. Sharpe for millions of dollars.”

Davis connected messages to his assertion that he says had been despatched by Sharpe’s accuser to the previous Denver Broncos tight finish … at or across the time the alleged sexual assaults occurred.

Davis claims one textual content learn, “I want you to put a dog collar around my neck and choke me with it while you’re f***ing me.”

In keeping with Davis, one other textual content says, “I know u miss this big juicy ass…$25k for each cheek.”

“These messages are just a sampling of a broader pattern of graphic, sexual communications initiated by the plaintiff,” Davis mentioned. “The evidence paints a clear picture: this was a consensual, adult relationship that included role-playing, sexual language, and fantasy scenarios explicitly requested by the plaintiff.”

Doe wrote in her swimsuit she met Sharpe at a Los Angeles-area fitness center in 2023 … and started a consensual relationship with him shortly after. She acknowledged he was controlling and verbally abusive all through their time collectively — and, after she mentioned she needed to finish issues following his now-infamous Instagram Stay streaming incident, she claims he raped her.

Along with issuing the patent denial of wrongdoing, Sharpe’s legal professional acknowledged that previous to submitting her swimsuit, Doe additionally secretly recorded Sharpe, edited the video … and is now utilizing it in an try and shake him down for cash.

“Mr. Sharpe categorically denies all allegations of coercion or misconduct — especially the gross lie of ‘rape’ — and will not submit to what he sees as an egregious attempt at blackmail,” Davis mentioned.

“He stands firmly by the truth and is prepared to fight these false claims vigorously in court. He looks forward to vindication through due process and a judgment based on the facts and the law.”

Doe is suing for over $50 million in damages.