Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing new legal trouble, including a lawsuit that could impact his career. The latest case involves allegations from his time with the Houston Texans. This legal issue may affect Watson’s future in football and Brown’s plans.
On September 9, 2024, a woman known only as “Jane” accused Watson of sexually assaulting her in October 2020, when he was still playing for the Houston Texans. She claims that Watson forced himself on her and exposed himself during a dinner at her apartment, and she is seeking over $1 million in damages.
Watson’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, has denied these allegations, stating that Watson strongly refutes the claims. Hardin also asked Watson not to comment further to avoid media interference with the legal process. Watson said he was surprised by the lawsuit and was unaware of the allegations until they were made public.
This new lawsuit adds to Watson’s long history of legal issues. Since 2021, he has faced accusations from over 20 women related to incidents during massage therapy sessions. Of 24 civil suits filed against him, Watson settled 23 by mid-2022, with one case still open.
Two grand juries chose not to charge him criminally. The NFL suspended Watson for 11 games and fined him $5 million for violating its personal conduct policy. Despite these issues, Deshaun Watson was traded to the Browns in 2022 under a $230 million fully guaranteed contract.
Legal Uncertainty Looms Over Deshaun Watson As New Lawsuit Emerges
The NFL is reviewing the new lawsuit to see if it violates its conduct policy but has decided not to place Deshaun Watson on the commissioner’s exempt list for now, as no one has filed criminal charges yet. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Watson will continue to play, stressing the need for due process. Watson, who just returned from a shoulder injury, will focus on his performance on the field.
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The plaintiff’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, called this lawsuit “the most serious and egregious” case against Watson. He noted that they tried to settle the matter privately for ten months before going to court. Watson’s legal team plans to fight the lawsuit vigorously and seek to have the plaintiff identified in court.
Deshaun Watson’s legal troubles continue, and the new allegations could significantly affect his career and personal life. People will closely watch Watson and the Browns as the legal process unfolds, especially regarding the NFL’s ongoing investigation.
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