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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shannon Sharpe, rape accuser settle bombshell $50 million lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe and the woman who accused him of rape have settled their civil case, according the plaintiff's lawyer. Tony Buzbee made the announcement on Instagram, months after his client, identified as Jane Doe, made the disturbing bombshell allegations against the NFL Hall of Fame and ESPN contributor. Shannon Sharpe Getty Images Advertisement 'After protracted and respectful negotiations, I'm pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution,' Buzbee wrote. 'All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice.' Terms of the settlement have not been made public. Doe was initiall seeking $50 million. Sharpe staunchly denied the allegations made by Doe in April in which she claimed he sexually assaulted and abused her as part of their years-long relationship. Advertisement Shannon Sharpe in November 2024. Getty Images The Super Bowl winner stepped away from his ESPN duties — notably absent on the 'First Take' panel alongside Stephen A. Smith — in April while the legal process played out.
UPI
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
LL Cool J to host hip-hop docuseries for Paramount+
1 of 3 | LL Cool J is slated to host a new hip-hop docuseries for the Paramount + streaming service. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 27 (UPI) -- Paramount+ announced Friday that LL Cool J is soon to helm a fresh music docuseries for its platform that will provide a deep dive into everything hip-hop. LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is an MC and performer with two Grammy Awards under his belt. He is also a Kennedy Center honoree and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, among other achievements. For Paramount's Hip Hop Was Born Here five-episode series, LL Cool J will take on the role of host, and chat with other hip-hop notables and icons. Intended to show how hip-hop was born, grew and continues to evolve both as a musical genre and a culture, LL Cool J is slated to chat with fellow classic rap stars such as Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Caz, Marley Marl, Rev Run, Roxanne Shante and Method Man. He'll also spend time with newer artists, such as Crystal Caines and Lady London, among others. LL Cool J is also a co-executive producer of the series, a responsibility he shares with a group that also includes NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. Hip Hop Was Born Here will premiere on Paramount+ on July 22 in the United States, Canada, Brazil and across Latin America before showing up on the streaming service across Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Australia the next day. The program's trailer is available to view via the Paramount+ YouTube channel.
USA Today
11-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Dolphins DT Zach Sieler participating in mandatory minicamp?
On a Miami Dolphins team looking for leadership on the first day of mandatory minicamp, defensive tackle and 2024 captain Zach Sieler was in attendance. Not reporting—and to no shock—was soon-to-be former captain and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Tight end Jonnu Smith didn't report either. Ramsey has requested a trade and Smith is reportedly seeking a reworked contract, but supposedly prefers to stay in Miami. Sieler however was present and participated in practice to some extent. 'Zach Sieler, he's been in the building every single day during the offseason program. You will see him on the field doing some stuff. The length? Well, you'll just have to hold your breath and see, and you will not see Jonnu on the field today or this week," Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday. The longest currently tenured Dolphins' defensive player, Sieler has been with Miami since he was claimed off waivers in 2018 from the Baltimore Ravens. A seventh-round pick, Sieler has put together two consecutive outstanding seasons and reports have indicated he too could be in line for contract conversations. Sieler signed a three-year extension heading into the 2023 season worth $30.75M and is set to earn a 2025 base salary of $7.32M while carrying a cap hit for the Dolphins of $12.48M. Sieler is the 20th highest-paid defensive tackle in terms of average annual salary entering 2025, yet has done something no other player at his position accomplished last season. Sieler was the only interior defensive lineman with 10-plus sacks in each of the last two seasons. Remarkably with Sieler, his quantum leap in statistical production came after his extension. Sieler is also one of just two players and the only interior defensive lineman since 2000 to record consecutive seasons with double-digit sacks as well as tackles for loss, to go along with an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. The other is 2025 NFL Hall of Fame inductee, Jared Allen. Having 10 sacks heading into 2025, Sieler is right in the middle of his prime and is truly one of the most under-appreciated players in the NFL. The 2024 Dan Marino MVP voted on by local media, Sieler was second among defensive tackles in sacks last season, one behind the Seattle Seahawks' Leonard Williams. It's been a decade since a Dolphins player had consecutive 10-plus sacks seasons, the last being 2016-2017 from Cameron Wake. Additionally, he is just one of a pair of Dolphins this century to have 10-plus sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery in consecutive seasons. The other being Hall of Famer Jason Taylor from 2006-2007. It is understandable how Sieler, through his agent Drew Rosenhaus, could desire a spike in salary. Sieler was one of just two players in the entire league last season with at least 10 sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Sieler joined Denver Broncos Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro Nik Bonitto in that distinction. If there was anyone on the team who deserves a salary spike, Sieler has already made the case and he is doing right by the team and his teammates by showing up to minicamp. Sieler's leadership and production are the perfect mentor to a trio of Dolphins defensive tackle rookies, including first-round pick Kenneth Grant. That combination could be a formula too valuable for the Dolphins to let walk out the door. His presence at minicamp is an excellent sign, and if the sides could rework his previous extension, Sieler is the type of foundational player that should be retained.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff makes stop in Erie to sign autographs, raise funds
A member of the NFL Hall of Fame stopped in Erie for a good cause. Erie native, Fred Biletnikoff, stopped at Bullfrog Bar on Saturday during his return trip to Erie this weekend to sign autographs and raise funds for community programs. Annual picnic held to thank first responders during National EMS Week Fans of the Super Bowl MVP could pay for a picture or autograph, knowing all proceeds would be donated to the Biletnikoff Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Erie. 'It feels good because of the fact we're doing it for kids, you know? The effort everyone is putting in today and what we did a couple of years ago, all the effort is just for the kids to kind of make them, to give them something better. Get a smile on their face and let them know somebody cares about them,' said Biletnikoff. This past Thursday, Biletnikoff received the key to the City of Erie. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gotcha! NYPD drones spot subway surfer and man at crime scene, but privacy an issue
One video shows a man riding a subway car; another a man collecting shell cases on a rooftop. Both videos, recorded by an NYPD drone, demonstrate they can be a boon to law enforcement. police say. 'The NYPD's use of drones as a strategic, emergency response saves lives on our subway system and streets,' the department said in a statement, 'allows for an immediate deployment to dangerous situations, and, ultimately, protects everyday New Yorkers. Critics of the emerging technology, though, have been less than enthusiastic, calling drones more of a novelty than a way to improve public safety. They worry that the department does not care enough about the privacy concerns that have been publicly raised. Albert Fox Cahn, who heads the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP), acknowledged drones can be effective in certain situations — such as water rescues. But he said there are already enough cameras to record subway surfers and that taxpayer money should be spent on other measures. 'Drones can respond to tragedies but they can't keep us safe,' Cahn said. 'Drones are gimmicks. Gimmicks can pay off on occasion but it's not a smart way to invest our tax dollars when you're talking about something that is helpful just sometimes and is ripe for abuse.' The NYPD last month announced it was stepping up its use of drones with a five precinct pilot program in which the electronic devices would be sent out, along with patrol officers, on certain 911 calls, with the department noting a drone can often get to a scene before officers in a police cruiser. The department also said that drones this year have helped nab 31 subway surfers through April. In a video obtained by the Daily News, a drone on the afternoon of April 2 spotted Isaiah Thompson, 29, as he rode outside the last car on the J train in Williamsburg. The drone zooms in on Thompson, who does not appear to realize he is being watched. The video later shows him crossing the tracks at the Hewes St. station. When he gets to the other side of the tracks a plainclothes officer leads him onto the platform, where he is arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and trespass. Thompson's case is pending; his lawyer did not respond to request for comment. In the other video, an NYPD drone on the evening of April 12 was dispatched to a ShotSpotter alert in the Bronx, by E. 18th St. near Marion Ave., police said. With officers on patrol not yet on scene, the drone zooms in on Lawrence Taylor, 23, atop an apartment building roof, pacing back and forth and picking items up off the ground. The video shows Taylor a short time later leaving the building and, as he is about to cross the street, put his arms up at the sight of a police cruiser that is now on scene. Officers are seen getting out, moving Taylor to the ground and arresting him. Taylor, no relation to the NFL Hall of Fame linebacker, was charged with tampering with evidence — eight 9mm shell casings he had hid in his right shoe, according to a court criminal complaint. Police said any shell casings that are recovered are analyzed to see if they can be linked to any other shootings. Cary (cq) London, Taylor's lawyer, predicted the case would be dismissed, saying 'there was no attempt to tamper or conceal evidence.' London also said that while technology 'can be a helpful tooli n public safety we must ensure it doesn't come at the expense of privacy rights or lead to over-policing in communities already subject to disproportionate surveillance.' The NYPD said it is aware of such concerns and that it 'has worked with good government groups to address privacy concerns and looks forward to our continued collaboration in keeping our city safe.' Last May, the NYPD inspector general in a report said the police department was still not fully compliant with the terms of the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act. The NYPD said that two months ago it accepted all 10 of the recommendation made by monitor so that it could comply with the POST Act.
