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Shannon Sharpe Faces $54M Lawsuit Amid Assault Allegations

7/7/2025

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Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe is embroiled in a civil sexual assault lawsuit filed by Gabriella Zuniga, who is seeking a staggering $54 million in damages. With no response from Sharpe since the lawsuit was initiated over two months ago, a court hearing is set for July 9. Amid these serious allegations, he has stepped back from his ESPN role but aims to make a comeback for the NFL preseason.

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Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe is embroiled in a civil sexual assault lawsuit filed by Gabriella Zuniga, who is seeking a staggering $54 million in damages. With no response from Sharpe since the lawsuit was initiated over two months ago, a court hearing is set for July 9. Amid these serious allegations, he has stepped back from his ESPN role but aims to make a comeback for the NFL preseason.