Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the “Jane Doe” who sued Shannon Sharpe for $50M back in April, has announced that the two parties have reached an agreement, with plans to dismiss the case.
“On April 20, 2025, The Buzbee Law Firm filed a complaint in Nevada making several allegations against Shannon Sharpe on behalf of our client,” Buzbee announced via social media Friday (July 18). “Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship. After protracted and respectful negotiations, I’m pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution. All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed.”
“The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice,” the statement concluded.
The original 13-page civil complaint found Sharpe being accused of committing assault, sexual assault, battery, and sexual battery, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress over the course of a two-year “rocky consensual relationship.”
Keke Palmer, Shannon Sharpe at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Sharpe’s attorneys initially called the lawsuit a, “blatant and cynical attempt to shake down” the Club Shay Shay host.
“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. 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.”
