Former Broncos Star Shannon Sharpe Will Step Away from ESPN After Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Shannon Sharpe takes leave from ESPN after rape lawsuit

Shannon Sharpe will step aside from his job at ESPN following a civil lawsuit that accused him of raping a woman twice.

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Sharpe steps away from ESPN duties amid suit

Shannon Sharpe, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and current ESPN host, said Thursday he would step away from his TV duties after a Nevada woman sued him for sexual assault and battery in Nevada civil court.

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Savannah State Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe leaves ESPN amidst sexual assault lawsuit

Georgia's own Shannon Sharpe, the legendary NFL star and ESPN personality, is facing a $50 million lawsuit alleging sexual assault and battery.

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Fans rip Shannon Sharpe for 'dumb' error in statement on rape lawsuit
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Shannon Sharpe is stepping away temporarily from ESPN amid sexual assault lawsuit
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