Rape Case Against Shannon Sharpe Takes Unexpected Turn As Shocking Decision Is Reached
After having his name dragged through the mud for months, Shannon Sharpe is well and truly off the hook.
The $50 million sexual assault lawsuit against the former NFL star has been settled and is set to be dismissed with prejudice, which means the filing party cannot return to court with a pertinent complaint should there be a change of heart.
Tony Buzbee, the attorney for the plaintiff, Gabriella Zuniga, announced in a statement on Instagram this Friday that “after protracted and respectful negotiations,” Sharpe “reached a mutually agreed upon resolution” with his accuser.
The details of the settlement are unknown at the moment. But Buzbee has indicated that the parties reached a mutual resolution and agreed that their relationship was consensual but tumultuous.
“All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice,” the lawyer added.
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Buzbee had previously failed to appear for Zuniga at the first hearing, a curious move on his part.
According to one source, “Judge Anna Albertson expressed her disappointment in court that no legal representation was present for the plaintiff.”
Zuniga filed the suit against Sharpe earlier this year, seeking $50 million with claims that he forced himself on her on multiple occasions. She admitted to having a consensual relationship with him, which began after they met at a gym, but said things turned sour after his leaked sex tape.
