Shannon Sharpe's accuser is Gabriella Zuniga, a woman who filed a $50 million civil lawsuit against the former NFL player and media personality. Zuniga alleges that their relationship, which began consensually in 2023 when she was 19, became abusive and includes accusations of sexual assault, battery, emotional distress, and non-consensual recording and distribution of intimate encounters. The lawsuit details incidents from 2023 and 2024, including alleged sexual assaults and a humiliating Instagram Live incident

. Zuniga, also known as "Jane Doe" in the initial filings, is an OnlyFans model, and the legal battle has been highly publicized with leaked text messages and audio recordings adding complexity to the case. Shannon Sharpe and his legal team strongly deny the allegations, claiming the relationship was consensual and accusing Zuniga and her attorney of attempting a blackmail and extortion scheme

. In summary, Gabriella Zuniga is the woman accusing Shannon Sharpe of sexual assault and related abuses in a high-profile civil lawsuit.