>>assuming this comes out as him just being extra freaked out
>>(which shouldn't lose him what he's gained but this fake
>>sanctimony will take NIGGAS out like none other) and not a
>>sexual assaulter, for which there is no excuse and he should
>>be punished, not to be classist, but celebrity seems to
>almost
>>require you having someone who knew you before all that, or
>>pairing with someone who has things to lose.
>
>
>has there been an instance of an ESPN talking head having
>lurid sexual exploits leaked out and been available for public
>consumption such as what has gone down with Shannon? The fact
>Disney owns ESPN makes me think all of his dirty laundry being
>out there will hurt his chances of him coming back, legal or
>not.
you are not incorrect. and even though Club Shay Shay is his, sponsors are not trying to be tied to that, and his 9 figure deal is WELL DONE.

>Speaking of the legal side of things, the fact the accused
>went the civil route compared to the criminal route hurts
>Shannon since it'll be easier for the accuser to find Shannon
>liable as compared to finding him guilty of any criminal
>offenses, correct?

absolutely. not only is the standard in civil matters 51%, but the public square gets to beat it around endlessly (no pun intended).