Shannon Sharpe has addressed the $50 million rape and battery lawsuit filed against him by a woman represented by attorney Tony Buzbee.
The Texas-based lawyer has notably represented clients who have accused Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z of sexual assault, allegations which both rappers have vehemently denied.
“To my family, friends, supporters and colleagues: I want to speak to you directly and from the heart. This is a shakedown. I’m gonna be open, transparent and defend myself because this isn’t right,” Sharpe, 56, alleged in a video shared Tuesday via Instagram.
Shannon Sharpe has addressed the $50 million rape and battery lawsuit filed against him by a woman represented by attorney Tony Buzbee.
Buzbee has notably represented Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z sexual assault accusers.
“This is all being orchestrated by Tony Buzbee, who has targeted Jay-Z. Tony Buzbee targets black men,” he further claimed.
Sharpe went on to say that he believes Buzbee will be releasing a “30-second clip of a sex tape that tries to make [him] look guilty and play into every stereotype [one] could possibly imagine.”
According to the NFL player-turned-broadcaster, the alleged video “should actually be 10 minutes or so.”
“This is a shakedown. I’m gonna be open, transparent and defend myself because this isn’t right,” Sharpe alleged in a video shared via Instagram Tuesday.
“This is all being orchestrated by Tony Buzbee, who has targeted Jay-Z. Tony Buzbee targets black men,” he claimed.
Speaking directly to Buzbee, Sharpe urged, “Hey, Tony, instead of releasing your edit, put the whole video out. I don’t have it, or I would myself. You know what happened, and you’re trying to manipulate the media.”
The former tight end claimed that the “encounter in question took place during the day at [the woman’s] invitation,” which he now believes was “a deliberate setup coordinated by” the woman, whom he claims is on OnlyFans.
Sharpe went on to say that he believes Buzbee will be releasing a “30-second clip of a sex tape that tries to make [him] look guilty and play into every stereotype [one] could possibly imagine.” Getty Images
“[The woman] and Tony Buzbee want $50 million. What they’re getting is sued for defamation and trying to take me down,” Sharpe vowed. Getty Images
“[The woman] and Tony Buzbee want $50 million. What they’re getting is sued for defamation and trying to take me down,” Sharpe vowed.
“My career is all about real talk and honesty. I know my family and fans know exactly what this is about, and I’m going to be out there telling you whatever I need to say, just like I always do. I love all you guys. Thanks.”
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