Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit
CLEVELAND (WJW) — A new lawsuit accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault was filed Monday, the I-Team has learned.
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The lawsuit was filed in Harris County District Court in Houston, Texas, by attorney Tony Buzbee, who represented 23 other women who sued Watson for sexual misconduct.
In the latest case, the woman, who is not named on the lawsuit, says the assault happened Oct. 10, 2020. She said she invited Watson over for dinner at her home.
According to the lawsuit, the woman alleges that Watson first “aggressively insisted” that she massage him. At one point, the lawsuit states, Watson sexually assaults her. She said she was able to escape him and ran to get a heavy piece of décor for self defense, but Watson ran out of the apartment.
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The woman is asking for $1 million in damages.
We reached out to Buzbee asking if the woman filed a police report. He has yet to respond. He did say the lawsuit speaks for itself.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Damone Clark #18 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) gestures during a joint NFL football practice with the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) CLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 17: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) FILE – Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Cleveland. For the third straight year, Cleveland is without a first-round pick after shipping three along with a handful of late-round selections to the Houston Texas in 2022 for Watson, who has yet to deliver a championship or even a playoff win. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File) Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson arrives prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan 13, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
Watson faces no criminal charges.
FOX 8 has reached out to the Browns for comment. It’s unclear what the new lawsuit could mean for Watson’s $230 million contract going forward.
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