Despite recently settling civil lawsuits for 20 out of 24 women who filed against NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, attorney Tony Buzbee filed against the Houston Texans Monday for allegedly “enabling” Watson’s reported inappropriate behavior during massage therapy sessions, various sources report.
Buzbee, who is representing at last two dozen women who claim Watson behaved badly during scheduled appointments, moved forward against Houston’s football team for what could be equated to the them turning the other cheek on their former star’s actions.
ESPN reporter Jake Trotter posted a statement on Twitter Monday that he says was released from Buzbee.
“Today we filed the first case of what will likely be many against the Houston Texans related to Deshaun Watson’s behavior. Suffice it to say, the overwhelming evidence collected indicating that the Houston Texans enabled Watson’s behavior is incredibly damning. We believe the Texans knew or most certainly should have known of Watson’s conduct. Beyond that, we believe the filing speaks for itself,” the post read.
According to NFL.com, Buzbee is accusing the Texans of providing Watson with resources to conduct his therapy sessions, including “rooms set up for him at the Houstonian Hotel, massage tables provided to him for private massage sessions, and a NDA provided to him from the head of Texans’ security.”
NFL.com also posted a statement on its website they said was released by the Texans organization in response.
“We are aware of the lawsuit filed against us today. Since March 2021, we have fully supported and complied with law enforcement and the various investigations. We will continue to take the necessary steps to address the allegations against our organization,” the statement read.
The three-time Pro Bowl QB has since left the Texans, recently inking a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.
In addition to the legal woes, Watson is also facing a possible suspension from the NFL, which is independently investigating his behavior to see if he violated the league’s personal conduct policies.
In many of the complaints on record, women claim that Watson exposed himself and masturbated in front of them, rarely offering any apologies for his alleged conduct.
From the very beginning, Watson and his attorney, Rusty Hardin, have maintained his innocence and were adamant that they would not make any settlement agreements. They said their only goal was to clear his name.
Hardin admitted that Watson did have sexual intercourse with a few of the therapists, but vehemently denied that anyone was made to do anything against their will.
Hardin came under scrutiny for his choice of wording about the claims, saying during an interview with Houston’s SportsRadio 610 that there was nothing criminal in receiving “a happy ending.” His team quickly sent out a statement, clearing up what was meant.
Commenting on the rising amounts of lawsuits, KPRC2 legal analyst Brian Wice previously said Watson faced a tough outlook.
“With each additional lawsuit, this litigation continues to reach Defcon 1,” Wice said. “Deshaun Watson is caught in a West Texas hailstorm. He can’t run. He can’t hide and he can’t make it stop.”
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Buzbee, who is representing at last two dozen women who claim Watson behaved badly during scheduled appointments, moved forward against Houston’s football team for what could be equated to the them turning the other cheek on their former star’s actions.
ESPN reporter Jake Trotter posted a statement on Twitter Monday that he says was released from Buzbee.
“Today we filed the first case of what will likely be many against the Houston Texans related to Deshaun Watson’s behavior. Suffice it to say, the overwhelming evidence collected indicating that the Houston Texans enabled Watson’s behavior is incredibly damning. We believe the Texans knew or most certainly should have known of Watson’s conduct. Beyond that, we believe the filing speaks for itself,” the post read.
According to NFL.com, Buzbee is accusing the Texans of providing Watson with resources to conduct his therapy sessions, including “rooms set up for him at the Houstonian Hotel, massage tables provided to him for private massage sessions, and a NDA provided to him from the head of Texans’ security.”
NFL.com also posted a statement on its website they said was released by the Texans organization in response.
“We are aware of the lawsuit filed against us today. Since March 2021, we have fully supported and complied with law enforcement and the various investigations. We will continue to take the necessary steps to address the allegations against our organization,” the statement read.
The three-time Pro Bowl QB has since left the Texans, recently inking a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.
In addition to the legal woes, Watson is also facing a possible suspension from the NFL, which is independently investigating his behavior to see if he violated the league’s personal conduct policies.
In many of the complaints on record, women claim that Watson exposed himself and masturbated in front of them, rarely offering any apologies for his alleged conduct.
From the very beginning, Watson and his attorney, Rusty Hardin, have maintained his innocence and were adamant that they would not make any settlement agreements. They said their only goal was to clear his name.
Hardin admitted that Watson did have sexual intercourse with a few of the therapists, but vehemently denied that anyone was made to do anything against their will.
Hardin came under scrutiny for his choice of wording about the claims, saying during an interview with Houston’s SportsRadio 610 that there was nothing criminal in receiving “a happy ending.” His team quickly sent out a statement, clearing up what was meant.
Commenting on the rising amounts of lawsuits, KPRC2 legal analyst Brian Wice previously said Watson faced a tough outlook.
“With each additional lawsuit, this litigation continues to reach Defcon 1,” Wice said. “Deshaun Watson is caught in a West Texas hailstorm. He can’t run. He can’t hide and he can’t make it stop.”
MORE ARTICLES:
‘They are warriors’: 20 of the 24 cases against Deshaun Watson have settled, attorney Tony Buzbee says
‘Defcon 1′: Two more lawsuits to be filed against former Texans QB Deshaun Watson, bringing total to 26, sources say
Rusty Hardin, attorney for Deshaun Watson, says ‘happy endings’ are not a crime
‘I never forced anyone to do anything’: Deshaun Watson again denies sexual misconduct claims
Alleged messages between Deshaun Watson and accusers released by Buzbee’s office
NFL: No set timeline for outcome in Deshaun Watson investigation
Attorney representing Deshaun Watson says NFL has not questioned player; Buzbee releases statement on case
TIMELINE: Accusations against Deshaun Watson span 9 months, including more than 3 months of NFL season
Deshaun Watson’s accusers appear in court
Deshaun Watson attorney Rusty Hardin says Texans star has spoken to the FBI, lawyer ‘welcomes’ federal investigation
Continue reading...