Before $50M Rape Lawsuit, Shannon Sharpe Faced Allegation of Choking Female Fox Sports Staffer

A year before facing a $50 million rape lawsuit, Shannon Sharpe reportedly choked a female production assistant from Fox Sports. Sources revealed to Front Office Sports that the NFL icon contended with accusations of physical misconduct while co-hosting “Undisputed” from 2016 to 2023. Allegations prompted Fox to settle with the individual for a substantial sum. Sharpe's representative refuted the choking claims, suggesting only innocuous playful interactions transpired. These alarming allegations arise alongside a recent lawsuit filed by a woman known as Jane Doe.