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Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson says he was surprised by sexual assault lawsuit
Read full article: Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson says he was surprised by sexual assault lawsuitCleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was surprised by the latest civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her four years ago.
Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL deal
Read full article: Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL dealFormer Florida recruit and current Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada is suing Gators coach Billy Napier and the program’s top booster over a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million.
Both sides rest in Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, moving historic case closer to a verdict
Read full article: Both sides rest in Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, moving historic case closer to a verdictTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial on corruption charges is getting close to a verdict.
Big-name Texas attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton
Read full article: Big-name Texas attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken PaxtonTwo prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension
Read full article: Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspensionA person familiar with the NFL's investigation tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's decision to settle 20 of 24 civil lawsuits filed against him for sexual misconduct may not dissuade the NFL from giving him a lengthy suspension.
Browns' Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
Read full article: Browns' Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapistsA 24th woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also awaiting possible discipline from the NFL.
Browns QB Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd massage therapist
Read full article: Browns QB Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd massage therapistAnother massage therapist has filed a civil lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, raising the number of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct to 23.
QB Watson's legal woes far from over as he reports to Browns
Read full article: QB Watson's legal woes far from over as he reports to BrownsWhile Deshaun Watson’s NFL career has resumed with the Browns after grand juries declined to indict him on any criminal charges over sexual misconduct allegations, his legal problems aren't over.
No indictment for Texans QB Watson over sex assault claims
Read full article: No indictment for Texans QB Watson over sex assault claimsA grand jury has declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits from 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.
Judge: Deshaun Watson depositions can begin in assault suits
Read full article: Judge: Deshaun Watson depositions can begin in assault suitsA judge has declined efforts by attorneys for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to delay all his depositions in connection with lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of sexual assault and harassment.
Dolphins say they were doing 'due diligence' on Watson
Read full article: Dolphins say they were doing 'due diligence' on WatsonThe Miami Dolphins did not ask Deshaun Watson’s accusers to sign non-disclosure agreements with hopes of resolving the sexual assault and misconduct cases against the embattled Houston quarterback before the NFL trade deadline.
Attorney: FBI probing allegations tied to Texans quarterback
Read full article: Attorney: FBI probing allegations tied to Texans quarterbackAn attorney for 22 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment says he and some of his clients have spoken to the FBI about the case.
Texans QB’s sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeToo
Read full article: Texans QB’s sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeTooLawyers fighting sexual assault allegations against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson face a predicament: Defending their client means working to discredit the claims of 22 women who are more likely to be believed four years into the #MeToo movement.
Skaggs' family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligence
Read full article: Skaggs' family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligenceThe family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits in Texas and California charging the team and two former employees with negligence in his drug-related death two years ago.
1 Texans QB accuser drops suit, citing privacy, security
Read full article: 1 Texans QB accuser drops suit, citing privacy, securityOne of the 23 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment has dropped her case, citing privacy and security concerns after some of the women were ordered to make their names public following court hearings last week.
Hearings result in 13 of Texans QB's accusers being ID'd
Read full article: Hearings result in 13 of Texans QB's accusers being ID'dThe names of 13 of the 22 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment will be made public following court hearings.
Woman alleges she was terrorized by assault from Texans QB
Read full article: Woman alleges she was terrorized by assault from Texans QBThe first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit has spoken publicly, alleging she was terrorized by her encounter with the NFL player and he needs to be held accountable for his actions.
Lawyer: Texans QB's assault suits followed blackmail attempt
Read full article: Lawyer: Texans QB's assault suits followed blackmail attemptFILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. Six more women on Monday, March, 22, 2021, filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment, bringing the total number of such lawsuits against the NFL player to 13. The women, in lawsuits filed in state court in Houston, accuse Watson of exposing himself, touching them with his penis or kissing them against their will while he got a massage. All of the women who have sued Watson are either licensed massage therapists or worked in a spa or similar business. Hardin said the attempt to blackmail Watson “calls into question the legitimacy of the other cases as well.
4 more women sue Texans QB Watson alleging sex assault
Read full article: 4 more women sue Texans QB Watson alleging sex assaultFILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. Watson has been sued by four more women who accuse him of sexual assault and harassments. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)HOUSTON – Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been sued by four more women who accuse him of sexual assault and harassment. None of the seven women, who have sued separately but are all represented by Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee, are identified by name in the lawsuits. Hardin's statement said he is “extremely proud to represent Deshaun Watson and wholly stand behind him."