Shannon Sharpe Failed to respond to sexual attacks filed against him earlier this year, with days left until the case had to be heard in court.
NBC sports‘ Mike FlorioA former lawyer, saying an answer is for 30 days after the service of most jurisdictions. Florio mentioned that extensions are usually given to lawyers as a courtesy.
A hearing of three different moves to associate with advice is set for July 9, at 10:00 am in a Clark County, Nevada, Civil Court.
In a press conference held two days later filed the case, Sharpe’s lawyer, Lanny Davissaid a countersuit is submitted. At this time, the appropriate fit is done.
Week in the US reached the firm of Davis for commentary.
Sharpe, 57, was accused of attacking attacks, sexual assault, battery and sexual batteries against an unidentified woman in A $ 50 million Islanduit submitted April 20.
According to Jane Doe, he and Sharpe have “a rock of importance” for more than two years, which he rejected that the Sharpe imposes the intentional emotional distress. He accuses the Sharpe that sometimes record their sexual activity without permission and then shows the footage of others.
Jane Doe also accused Sharpe who had troubled the last months in their relationship, including he used to be told, “when he noticed that he was trying to share his location.
Sharpe allegedly confronted the woman after she started ignoring his calls, leading to an incident of nonconsensual, forcible sex in October 2024. The NFL Hall of Famer also allegedly raped jane doe in January of this year without wearom.
Davis, Sharpe’s lawyer, told Week in the US In April the case is “filled with lies, distortions and misrepresentations – and it will not succeed.” He accuses the woman who is trying “a rude and cynical test to shake Mr. Sharpe for millions of dollars.”
Sharpe denies all accusations in case, including “gross false ‘rape.'”
After filing the case, Sharpe Announced a departure to the left from his duties to espn’s First take.
“In this juncture I chose to migrate temporarily from my ESPN duties,” posted at this time in my family.
He continued, “Sincerely I appreciate the excess and continued support I received from my family, friends, fans and partners.”
Espn has no notice about Sharpe’s future on the network. The NFL Preseason schedule began July 31.
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