The allegations against Deshaun Watson continue to pile up, as 22 women have now filed lawsuits against him. Two of the plaintiffs, who identified themselves at a news conference held in downtown Houston, went public on Tuesday with their complaints. But why are they going public? And what are they saying? Here is a look at the situation. A lawsuit is a legal action that seeks to prevent sexual harassment. A lawsuit can be anything between a lawsuit and an arrest.
Deshaun Watson’s lawyer says he hasn’t heard from the police
While Watson’s attorney has welcomed the police investigation, he isn’t letting his client’s innocence stand in the way of justice. His tweet framed the finding of no guilt as a higher truth, garnering more than 79,000 likes. The grand jury is expected to rule on whether to indict Watson. Keeping the accusers’ names secret, though, will not stop the public from speculating and putting speculation into motion.
The woman who filed the lawsuit claims Watson groped her with his penis and exposed himself during a massage appointment. The other 22 plaintiffs allege Watson sexually assaulted and exposed himself during the appointments. Three of them claim he forced them to perform oral sex with Watson. A court will determine if Watson faces jail time. If convicted, Watson faces a fine of up to $2.5 million.
Meanwhile, Watson’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, hasn’t heard from the police yet. He says the league hasn’t talked to him, but he’ll cooperate with investigators. Hardin’s statement contradicts the claims made by the NFL. The NFL is investigating Watson under its personal conduct policy. The league’s chief investigator is former prosecutor Lisa Friel.
Meanwhile, the lawyer for Watson, Deshaun Watson’s ex-girlfriend, hasn’t heard anything from the police and continues to deny all accusations. The case against Watson is the most serious in recent years, with 21 civil lawsuits filed against him. The lawyer also said he hasn’t heard from the police since the initial filing in March.
He hasn’t heard from the grand jury
After being accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, Deshaun Watson cleared one of the biggest legal hurdles. The grand jury declined to indict him on a sexual misconduct charge. The court accepted one of the complaints, but the other nine were rejected. In fact, the grand jury heard only one complaint against Watson, while the prosecutor presented evidence in support of each claim. The grand jury’s decision on the case is significant because it sets the stage for his trial.
Although a deposition for Watson is expected to take a few days, the decision on whether or not he faces criminal charges can be reached as early as Friday. The Texans will likely make the decision as soon as Friday, and Watson may be on his way back. If the decision is favorable, his return to action could be explosive. It’s unclear what the grand jury will find.
The Browns’ legal team has spoken with Louis on multiple occasions. Louis provided the prosecutors with depositions from eight women, one of whom claimed that Watson touched her with his genitals. The women have agreed to give grand jurors depositions, and prosecutors are now scheduling meetings with four more of the women who claim to have had sexual contact with Watson. Regardless of what the grand jury decides, Watson’s attorneys are confident they will be able to convince the grand jury that the allegations are false.
In the meantime, Watson’s lawyers will likely apply for a “stay” if the grand jury chooses not to indict him. A stay would hold off any civil suit against Watson until the criminal case is resolved. There’s no telling what will happen to Deshaun Watson. Regardless of what happens, it’s still too early to tell if the jury’s decision is a slap on the wrist for his alleged actions.
He hasn’t heard from the police
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has publicly addressed the sexual assault allegations against Deshaun Watson. He said he will not interfere with the police investigation into the allegations against him. However, it is not clear if Watson will be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list. Watson has not yet been contacted by police. In the meantime, he is not playing in any NFL games. Watson is facing several civil lawsuits filed against him and at least 10 police complaints.
On March 17, Buzbee announced the first lawsuit against Watson. The plaintiff, who has not been identified, asked for $30,000 for her “indefinite silence.” Watson’s marketing manager, Bryan Burney, has denied ever making any payments to the woman. But the attorney of Buzbee says that they spoke by phone last January. The woman claims that Watson engaged in inappropriate behavior after hiring a female employee.
The NFL and Browns are investigating the claims of sexual assault against Watson. While grand juries in two Texas counties declined to indict Watson, he faces 22 active civil suits. Meanwhile, the Texans have been trying to find Watson a new team. Seattle was one of the teams that was interested in signing Watson. However, Heaps said that Watson did not want to come to Seattle.
The lawsuits filed against Watson have been categorized as a civil case and a criminal complaint. Watson’s lawyer denies that any attempts were made to settle the lawsuits. The lawsuits are filed in Texas, and his lawyer has denied any attempts to settle any of them. The police have yet to contact Watson. Until that happens, Watson will have to deal with the courts and the public.
He hasn’t heard from the police about the 23rd lawsuit
Attorneys representing Watson claim he did nothing wrong during the incident. The Browns’ star running back has not heard from police about the 23rd lawsuit. He also denies the allegations. Watson has had at least one sexual encounter with a massage therapist. In March, two grand juries in Texas declined to indict him on criminal complaints. Although he has not been arrested or detained, he remains in the league.
Although he’s not yet been officially charged, the NFL could suspend Watson if the investigation finds him guilty. If the NFL finds him guilty, it could place him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and allow him to miss a few weeks or even the entire season. The NFL is still reviewing the personal conduct policy, but a player can be suspended only after he’s been found guilty.
Two women who filed the lawsuit against Watson have yet to contact the police. But they have not given up. The 23rd lawsuit was filed in Texas’ 113th civil court, and it was dated May 31, 2022. The plaintiff of the 24th lawsuit said she was impressed with the courage of the accusers and was “extremely disgusted” by the mistreatment they’ve experienced. The plaintiff, a massage therapist, filed a suit against Watson in 2020 claiming he touched her between the legs. The police, in turn, have not contacted Watson or the two accusers, so the court is now handling all pre-trial matters.
Another lawsuit was filed against Watson in August. The woman who filed the lawsuit quit her job after she had the third encounter. The woman also suffered from depression and anxiety. The woman who filed the lawsuit says she’s not been able to get any help from the police, despite being a celebrity. The lead attorney for Watson’s case has refused to comment on the lawsuit, but previously, she denied inappropriate behavior.
He hasn’t heard from the police about the two sexual assault allegations against him
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been on the receiving end of a series of lawsuits regarding alleged sexual misconduct. The NFL is investigating the two claims, and the Houston Police Department has not yet announced any criminal charges. A lawyer representing Watson says the NFL has not contacted him or his law firm about the allegations. The NFL says they are investigating Watson because he violated its personal conduct policy.
On July 25, Watson reported to Texans training camp and participated in practices, but has not heard from the police about the two allegations. According to CNN, ten women have made police complaints against him, but only eight have filed civil lawsuits. The NFL said it is not interfering with the police investigation because it is ongoing. The NFL declined to comment on the number of plaintiffs.
Although the NFL has not released any formal statement regarding the allegations, Watson is expected to receive some type of punishment. A suspension under the NFL’s personal conduct policy is likely, but the NFL hasn’t ruled on punishment for Watson yet. In 2010, the Steelers suspended Roethlisberger for multiple games, despite not being charged with any crime. However, Watson has denied the allegations.
Despite the hefty fine, the Houston Police Department announced that it had no criminal case against Watson after a grand jury decided not to indict him. The investigation was a slap in the face for the NFL star, who had been accused of molesting two women. The Houston police did not even mention the names of the women who filed civil suits against him.
