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Shannon Sharpe Stepping Away From ESPN After Rape Lawsuit

TMZ.com Thursday, 24 April 2025
Shannon Sharpe says he's stepping away from his ESPN gig ... four days after a woman claimed in a lawsuit he raped her. The Pro Football Hall of Famer announced the decision on his X page on Thursday afternoon ... stating he's "temporarily" leaving…
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