NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe said he is stepping away from his ESPN duties after he was accused of sexually assaulting a former partner in a $50 million lawsuit led by prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee.

Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe was sued on Sunday, for sexual assault and other claims. He has posted a video addressing the situation. During his statement, Sharpe vows to sue the plaintiff and her attorney for defamation.

Shannon Sharpe has issued a video statement in response to being named in a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and battery. As previously reported, the attorney representing the accuser in that case is Tony Buzbee,