Michele Bundy

Michele Bundy Accuses Shannon Sharpe of Sex Assault; CBS Analyst Steps Aside

Shannon Sharpe 

                Shannon Sharpe is taking a leave of absence from his post as an analyst at CBS' NFL Today show in light of a sexual assault allegation.

The former NFL tight end for the Denver Broncos was slapped with a temporary restraining order by Michele Bundy, who claims Sharpe forced her to have sex with him, threatened her life, and stalked her, according to court documents obtained bySports by Brooks.

Sharpe said in a statement, "I have decided to step aside from the NFL Today" -  the CBS Pregame Show - "until this matter is resolved."

Bundy's petition, which was filed on Thursday in Atlanta's Fulton County Superior Court, has been classified under the "family violence" category because she is caring for a child.

A hearing regarding the allegations is scheduled for Sept. 20.

Sharpe, who is being considered for the NFL Hall of Fame, has not been charged with a crime, nor has he been arrested.

LeslieAnne Wade, a spokeswoman for CBS Sports told Sports by Brooks, "We accept Shannon's decision. Beyond that, we decline to comment on a pending legal matter."

(source:cbsnews.com)

Shannon Sharpe takes leave of absence from 

CBS after Michele Bundy alleges sex assault

BY S.A Mughal

Profile Facts, WRITER

Wednesday, September 15th 2010, 12:19 PM

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Tight end Shannon Sharpe wins three Super Bowl titles during his career in the NFL with Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens.

One of the NFL's all-time biggest mouths is being silenced ... for now.
Shannon Sharpe, the former All-Pro tight end who won Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens, has taken a leave of absence from his job as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports after having sexual assault allegations brought against him.
Michele Bundy received a temporary restraining order against Sharpe from Atlanta's Fulton County Superior Court after filing a petition under the "family violence" category Thursday.
Sharpe is alleged to have threatened Bundy's life and forced her to have sex according to court documents obtained by Sports by Brooks. A hearing in the case is set for Monday.
"I have decided to step away from 'The NFL Today' (CBS' pregame show) until this matter is resolved," Sharpe said in a statement released by CBS.
CBS spokesperson LeslieAnne Wade said: "We accept Shannon's decision and decline to comment further on a pending legal matter."
The eight-time Pro Bowler played 12 seasons in Denver and was one of John Elway's top targets as the Broncos won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1998 and 1999. He won another title with the Ravens in 2001.
When he retired following the 2003 season, he was the NFL's all-time leader among tight ends with 815 catches, 10,060 yards and 62 touchdowns.
Sharpe, known for his trash-talking on the field and his brash predictions off, joined CBS Sports in May 2004.

(source:nydailynews.com)