Deshaun Watson: The Latest on the Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Deshaun Watson Settles 24th Sexual Assault Lawsuit
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Deshaun Watson use to be one of the most feared quarterbacks in the NFL. However, his personal life over shadowed his talents. The saga of Deshaun Watson’s sexual misconduct allegations continue as the Cleveland Browns player has settled his 24th sexual assault and battery lawsuit. Here what we do know about the situation:
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1.24 Lawsuits Filed: Watson faced 24 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage therapy sessions.
2.23 Settled in 2022: By the summer of 2022, Watson had already settled 23 of the lawsuits, leaving one unresolved—until now.
3.Pattern of Behavior: The lawsuits describe a similar pattern: Watson allegedly made inappropriate advances and engaged in misconduct during private massage appointments.
4.Multiple Women Involved: The cases were brought by multiple women, primarily massage therapists, accusing Watson of inappropriate behavior between 2020 and 2021.
5.Texans’ Involvement: Allegations suggest that the Houston Texans, Watson’s former team, helped facilitate some of the sessions, adding complexity to the case.
6.Criminal Charges Dropped: Despite the civil suits, Watson faced no criminal charges after two Texas grand juries declined to indict him.
7.NFL Suspension: Watson received an 11-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
8.Denial of Wrongdoing: Watson has consistently denied all allegations.
9.Public Outrage: The public reaction has been fierce, with many questioning the settlement’s implications.
10.Browns’ Controversial Contract: Amid the scandal, the Browns signed Watson to a record-breaking $230 million guaranteed contract.
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