Deshaun Watson Settles Majority Of Civil Lawsuits

June 21, 2022 3:48 am

HOUSTON (AP) – An attorney says Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement to settle 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits that had been filed by women who had accused him of sexual assault and harassment. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee is representing all 24 women. He says in a statement that settled lawsuits will be dismissed once the paperwork is done. Watson has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans. The quarterback has denied any wrongdoing. Watson’s lead attorney did not immediately return an email or a text message seeking comment. Two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson on criminal complaints.  (Photo:  AP)