Shannon Sharpe’s legal drama is heating up as explosive claims and a rumored tape have stirred public interest. And, with a $50 million lawsuit from ‘Jane Doe’ on the table, one piece of key evidence is staying under wraps for now, per her lawyer Tony Buzbee.
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Key Evidence Will Stay Under Wraps
Buzbee, who is representing Gabriella Zuniga under the pseudonym Jane Doe, says there are no plans to release a video that allegedly shows the parties involved having sex. The attorney called it “key evidence” in the legal battle ahead. Tony Buzbee told TMZ Sports that the footage will remain private for now despite public pressure. According to him:
“The only reason you know about the existence of a video recording is that Mr. Sharpe specifically referenced it in his bulls*** statement,” Buzbee said. “The contents of the video was shared during the mediation process with Sharpe’s attorneys. Again, Sharpe and his team disclosed that, not us. Sharpe himself was offered on more than one occasion to view it himself. He declined. We’ve never made any claims or threats about it and won’t do so.”
Sharpe took to Instagram on April 22 to claim the clip—just 30 seconds long—was being used to “make [him] look guilty” and play into damaging stereotypes. He claimed the whole video is 10 minutes long and challenged Buzbee to release it in its entirety. However, Buzbee said, “We won’t be ‘releasing’ the video as it is key evidence in the case and will be treated as such.”
Backstory On The Case
After the release of alleged audio tied to sexual assault claims, Shannon Sharpe took to social media to deny the accusations. In the video, Sharpe addressed his family, friends, and colleagues, claiming that attorney Tony Buzbee, who has previously targeted figures like Jay-Z, is behind the orchestrated effort. Sharpe accused Buzbee of attempting to manipulate the media by possibly releasing a 30-second sex tape to make him appear guilty. He further stated that his encounter with the woman involved was consensual and “at her invitation.”
Additionally, Sharpe announced last Thursday that he would temporarily step away from his duties at ESPN. The Pro Football Hall of Famer said he would use this time to focus on his family and address the “false and disruptive” allegations. Sharpe plans to return to the network at the start of the NFL preseason. ESPN also expressed support for his decision, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation while agreeing with his choice to step aside during this challenging time.
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