Kevin Draper of the New York Times reported this week that “at least 10 women” who have accused Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or misconduct have spoken to the Houston Police Department.
“The records are heavily redacted, and do not reveal the names of the complainant or the suspect, but they were released in response to a request for all records related to Watson or his home address in Houston.
A brief summary of each complaint is one of the few lines left unredacted in the documents. “Complainant stated that the suspect touched her inappropriately and exposed himself,” read one. Another said: “Complainant was sexually assaulted by the suspect. One suspect. No arrest. Complainant willing to prosecute.”
The report goes on to state that they spoke to the women between April 2 and May 20 of this year.
Watson has not been charged with any crimes, however, the FBI is investigating the case, according to Buzbee and Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin.
Last month, a Houston television station reported that a grand jury had been convened in the case as every potential felony charge goes before a grand jury under Texas law.
“The prosecutor has told us from the beginning that ultimately when the investigation is over, their findings will be presented to a grand jury,” Hardin said at a news conference last month. “We will be given the opportunity to tell our side, and we will get an evenhanded hearing.”
Hardin said, “Every single week we are finding out more that makes us increasingly more comfortable that none of these cases will lead to valid criminal charges.”
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The Texans open their season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 12th, and Watson is listed as the 3rd-string QB. He is not expected to play in any game during the upcoming season.
