Shannon Sharpe Targets Legal Action Against Tony Buzbee and OnlyFans Star Gabriella Zuniga for Defamation

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe addressed the $50 million civil lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Gabriella Zuniga, represented by attorney Tony Buzbee, via X. He categorically denies allegations of assault, branding the lawsuit as “blackmail.” Sharpe intends to countersue for defamation, asserting that Zuniga’s claims harm his reputation. The lawsuit accuses Sharpe of abuse during their two-year relationship. Buzbee, noted for high-profile cases, emphasizes the courage of clients facing powerful individuals. Sharpe's lawyer affirms the allegations are fabricated, implicating a financial motive behind the claims.