Former NFL superstar and popular television host Shannon Sharpe is facing a severe personal and legal crisis. Fresh allegations of sexual assault and threats have surfaced from a past relationship, compounding an existing multi-million dollar lawsuit already filed against him.
Ex-Girlfriend's Disturbing Allegations from 2010
According to a report by The U.S. Sun, a woman named Michele Evans has come forward with serious claims against Shannon Sharpe. Evans states she was in a relationship with the Pro Football Hall of Famer from 2002 until 2010. During this period, she was reportedly married to another woman but continued her involvement with Sharpe.
The situation allegedly turned violent when Evans attempted to end the relationship after discovering Sharpe was unfaithful. She provides a graphic account of the incident, claiming, "He overpowered me, put me to my knees, put his p**is in my mouth, and after he got enough of that, he put me on the bed."
Threats and Legal Actions Following the Assault
Michele Evans alleges the physical assault was followed by terrifying threats. She claims Sharpe told her he would "destroy" her and "kill" her, adding that he was "watching" her. Fearing for her safety, Evans filed a restraining order against Shannon Sharpe in 2010 shortly after the alleged assault.
However, in a recent development, Evans claims she withdrew that restraining order after facing further intimidation. Years later, in 2023, she sued Sharpe for defamation, libel, and slander, though notably not for the sexual assault itself.
Mounting Legal Troubles and Public Reaction
These new claims add to Sharpe's existing legal woes. Just days before Evans's story became public, another model accused the former NFL tight end of sexual assault and filed a lawsuit seeking $50 million in damages.
Sharpe's representatives and lawyers have strongly denied all allegations, as reported by The U.S. Sun and Daily Mail. The public reaction, particularly on social media, has been divided. Some fans have expressed skepticism towards Evans's account, questioning her credibility given the timeline and her marital status during the relationship. One fan commented, "Why should we listen to a woman who calls sleeping with another man while married dating?" Another questioned the timing, writing, "She’s now coming out after 23 years just to take down a black man is wild."
As the controversy grows, fans and the media are awaiting an official personal response from Shannon Sharpe himself regarding these latest serious allegations.
