Lawyer Tony Buzbee Refutes Shannon Sharpe Claims After $50M Lawsuit Settlement

Tony Buzbee, a prominent Houston-based lawyer known for representing accusers in high-profile sexual misconduct cases, recently responded to allegations from Shannon Sharpe that Buzbee targets Black men. Buzbee emphasized that he pursues cases based solely on their legitimacy and not on the individuals involved, citing his history of suing a diverse set of defendants including Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, BP, and multinational corporations. Sharpe, a Hall of Fame tight end and former ESPN talent, settled a $50 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by a woman with whom he had a long-term consensual relationship; the case was settled without Sharpe responding to the civil complaint. After the lawsuit was filed, Sharpe accused Buzbee of targeting Black men, a claim Buzbee dismissed by pointing out that many different groups and individuals, regardless of race, have been targets of his litigation. Buzbee also released audio that appeared to capture Sharpe threatening his accuser, which Sharpe claimed was taken out of context. Sharpe’s attorney noted a complex but professional relationship with Buzbee, and ESPN severed ties with Sharpe following the allegations and settlement.