A legal storm is brewing around former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, as 20-year-old content creator Gabriella Zuniga accuses him of assault and seeks £37.6 million in civil damages.
The high-profile case has sparked widespread debate, not only over the serious allegations themselves, but also over broader questions of consent and the increasing normalisation of so-called 'rough sex' in intimate relationships. As the case unfolds, experts are weighing in on why more women are reportedly allowing such encounters—and the fine line between preference and pressure.
