Shannon Sharpe is opening up about his present authorized points. And, nicely…whether or not you’re shocked at his response will doubtless depend upon how carefully you observe his content material.
As we beforehand informed you, Sharpe is at present being sued for $50 million in a surprising sexual assault lawsuit lobbed in opposition to him by an OnlyFans mannequin who claimed he bodily abused her and even threatened to kill her. The Jane Doe, who Sharpe’s attorneys later revealed was Gabriella Zuniga, was reportedly 19-years-old on the time that they initially began coping with one another. Sharpe is 56.
Sharpe, via his authorized staff, has denied any wrongdoing and alleged the 2 had been engaged in a consensual relationship, citing some extremely specific textual content messages as their proof.
Now, talking in the newest episode of his “Night time Cap” podcast on Sunday with co-host and fellow former NFL star Chad Ochocinco, the favored host was sharing his two cents about the Shedeur Sanders NFL draft scenario, however took a second to show issues private.
Thanking individuals for reaching out and providing phrases of assist, Sharpe was firm, shrugging off criticism and negativity and defined that some individuals on this planet need to see others undergo points and unfavourable experiences.
“I simply want the people who I like to like me. And clearly, the elephant isn’t within the room, he exterior. However all people is aware of what I’m going via. Lots of people have loads to say,” Sharpe started. “However, I met lots of people and thank y’all to all people that’s reached out and [sending] ideas and prayers—I sincerely recognize that. However when you consider it Ocho, man: 50 p.c of individuals don’t care that you simply received issues. The opposite 50 p.c glad you bought’em. So now what?”
He went on to emphasize the significance of drowning out the noise and asserted that folks solely have a lot to say after they assume they know you.
“All people gonna have an opinion. All people assume they know you…after they actually don’t. They heard this, they heard that. Have you ever ever talked to Shannon?…So what makes you assume you already know him? How nicely have you learnt him?” he stated.
Within the aftermath of the lawsuit, Sharpe determined to step away from his function as a sports activities analyst for ESPN. There’s been no phrase on when he’ll return. Watch his full response beneath.