Sharpe was accused of sexual assault and battery, in addition to engaging in the intentional infliction of emotional distress, in a lawsuit filed in Clark County, Nevada, on Sunday.

Shannon Sharpe, a Superbowl champion and host of a popular podcast, has been accused of sexual assault in a Nevada lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought by a woman who alleges Mr Sharpe used his fame to "manipulate,

Shannon Sharpe is currently facing a legal battle against rape accusations, but he reportedly attempted to mitigate the situation before things went public. The Hall of Famer and his attorneys offered the woman who filed the case a sum of $10 million to not file,