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Shannon Sharpe temporarily moves away from ESPN after being accused of sexual assault and assault and injuries in a trial of $ 50 million lodged on Sunday.
Sharpe, who denied all the allegations against him, published a statement on Thursday.
“My declaration is found here and it is the truth. The relationship in question was 100% consensual.
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“I will devote this time to my family, and answer and face these false and disturbing allegations against me. I plan to return to ESPN at the start of the pre-season of the NFL.
“I sincerely appreciate the overwhelming and continuous support that I have received from my family, fans, friends and colleagues.”
It is a story in development. More to come.
