In Nevada, Shannon Sharpe is facing a $50 million lawsuit from Gabriella Zuniga, who accused him of sexual misconduct and blackmail through releasing suggestive text messages. Sharpe is contesting the allegations, stating the relationship was consensual and involves role-playing and mutual consent to intimate scenarios. The lawsuit details a controlling dynamic initiated at a gym in Los Angeles in 2023, where Sharpe allegedly exerted control over Zuniga's actions and became aggressive when she sought to distance herself. Zuniga alleges instances of violence and threats from Sharpe, with a pivotal moment being an accidental Instagram Live broadcast showing Sharpe in a sexual encounter. The lawsuit claims Zuniga attempted to end the relationship following this incident, leading to alleged sexual assaults. Sharpe's legal team argues that Zuniga manipulated recordings of their interactions to misrepresent their relationship. Attorney Tony Buzbee, known for high-profile cases, represents Zuniga, while Sharpe continues his broadcasting commitments amid the legal dispute. Former allegations against Sharpe in 2010 did not lead to charges. Released text messages from Zuniga to Sharpe suggest a consensual tone and refute the claims of coercion or misconduct.