Shannon Sharpe Will Sue His OnlyFans Ex and Tony Buzbee For Defamation

Yesterday, Gabriella Zuniga, represented by Tony Buzbee, filed a $50 million lawsuit against her ex Shannon Sharpe, alleging rape.

This afternoon, Sharpe responded to the suit and acknowledged that we will soon see a 30-second video that makes him look bad.  But he says that's not the whole story and he will sue Zuniga and Buzbee for defamation.

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— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) April 22, 2025

"This is a shakedown.  I'm going to be open, transparent, and defend myself because this isn't right.  This is a shakedown orchestrated by Tony Buzbee, who has targeted JAY-Z.  Tony Buzbee targets Black men and I believe he's going to release a 30-second sex tape that tries to make me look guilty and play into every stereotype you could possibly imagine.  That video should actually be ten minutes or so.  Hey Tony, instead of releasing your edit, why don't you put the whole video out.  I don't have it, or I would myself.  You know what happened and are trying to manipulate the media.  The encounter in question took place during the day and during her invitation.  And now that appears to be a deliberate setup coordinated by Gabby, also known as Carly on OnlyFans.  Gabby and Tony Buzbee want $50 million.  What they are getting is sued for defamation and trying to take me down."