Shannon Sharpe has addressed the $50 million rape and battery lawsuit filed towards him by a girl represented by legal professional Tony Buzbee.
The Texas-based lawyer has notably represented shoppers who’ve accused Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z of sexual assault, allegations which each rappers have vehemently denied.
“To my household, pals, supporters and colleagues: I wish to converse to you instantly and from the center. This can be a shakedown. I’m gonna be open, clear and defend myself as a result of this isn’t proper,” Sharpe, 56, alleged in a video shared Tuesday by way of Instagram.
“That is all being orchestrated by Tony Buzbee, who has focused Jay-Z. Tony Buzbee targets black males,” he additional claimed.
Sharpe went on to say that he believes Buzbee will likely be releasing a “30-second clip of a intercourse tape that tries to make [him] look responsible and play into each stereotype [one] might presumably think about.”
In keeping with the NFL player-turned-broadcaster, the alleged video “ought to truly be 10 minutes or so.”
Talking on to Buzbee, Sharpe urged, “Hey, Tony, as an alternative of releasing your edit, put the entire video out. I don’t have it, or I’d myself. You recognize what occurred, and also you’re attempting to control the media.”
The previous tight finish claimed that the “encounter in query happened in the course of the day at [the woman’s] invitation,” which he now believes was “a deliberate setup coordinated by” the lady, whom he claims is on OnlyFans.
“[The woman] and Tony Buzbee need $50 million. What they’re getting is sued for defamation and attempting to take me down,” Sharpe vowed.
“My profession is all about actual speak and honesty. I do know my household and followers know precisely what that is about, and I’m going to be on the market telling you no matter I must say, identical to I all the time do. I like all you guys. Thanks.”
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