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Shannon Sharpe Takes Break From ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Rape Accusation and $50 Million Lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe will take a weeks long break from duties on ESPN's First Take following accusations of rape and a $50 million lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe has offered his last words on ESPN ‘s “ First Take ” for the foreseeable future in the wake of accusastions and a $50 million lawsuit from a Nevada woman who alleges the former NFL player raped and threatened her in the c ourse of a two-year relationship. In a statement posted on X, Sharpe said he was “electing to step aside temporarily” from his duties at Walt Disney’s ESPN, where he is featured prominently on “First Take,” the hot-talk sports roundtable led by Stephen A. Smith. ESPN said in a statement Thursday that “This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon’s decision to step away.” His absence is likely to give the network and is parent company the time required to determine whether Sharpe should continue on its talent roster.
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