Darren Sharper -- Charged with Rape In Vegas

Darren Sharper has just been charged with two counts of rape in Las Vegas -- after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted two women in January 2014.

The details surrounding the allegations are unclear. A hearing has been set for April 3rd.

The former NFL superstar is also facing sexual assault charges in 3 other cities ... L.A., New Orleans and Phoenix.

In both Arizona and California, prosecutors say Sharper drugged his victims and then sexually assaulted them.

Sharper is currently behind bars in L.A.