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The suit accuses Watson of groping Smith, exposing himself and repeatedly making sexually suggestive comments. Nia Smith, the complainant in the latest case, is represented by attorney Buzbee, like all other women suing Watson in civil court.Īccording to the complaint, Smith, a cosmetologist, had three massage appointments with Watson. Watson is the subject of a 23rd active civil suit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. The plaintiff decided to come forward with the allegations after reading that Watson “proclaims that he has no regrets and has done nothing wrong.” May 31, 2022: Watson facing 23rd active civil lawsuit of sexual assault and sexual misconduct Per the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that Watson exposed himself, began masturbating and ejaculated on her after making sexually suggestive comments during a massage session. The plaintiff in the suit filed is also represented by attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents 23 other women suing Watson. Watson is the subject of a 24th active civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to Harris County court records. Per the Times, “he used the fitness club, dined there and also set up massages in hotel rooms.” June 6, 2022: Watson facing 24th lawsuit after latest misconduct claim he received from a Texans staff member, and in his deposition he said the team arranged for some of the massages to happen at “a place” at The Houstonian, a hotel and spa in Houston. The report contains accounts from some of those therapists that suggest the quarterback engaged in questionable behavior when seeking massages.Īccording to the report, Watson asked several of the therapists to sign an N.D.A.

The Texans told the NYT via a statement that they first learned of the allegations against Watson in March 2021, have cooperated with investigators and “will continue to do so.” June 7, 2022: Watson reportedly booked with 66 massage therapists in 17-month periodĭespite publicly saying he worked with about 40 massage therapists, Watson booked massage appointments with 66 women from 2019 through 2021, according to a report from the New York Times. “We believe the Texans organization was well aware of Watson’s issues, but failed to act. “In many cases the Texans provided an opportunity for this conduct to occur,” the statement reads. June 8, 2022: Texans to be added as defendants in lawsuits against Watsonīuzbee cited details from Tuesday’s New York Times report and said the team “facilitated Deshaun Watson’s conduct.” Watson also said he regretted stating he had “no regrets” during his introductory news conference with the Browns in March, a comment that “triggered a lot of people.” But he continued to maintain he’s being wrongly accused. Watson said he doesn’t believe the New York Times’ report that he used 66 massage therapists during a 17-month period was accurate. “I never assaulted, disrespected or harassed anyone,” Watson said. Speaking to reporters for the first time since March 26, Watson again denied sexual misconduct allegations brought against him by more than 20 accusers in civil lawsuits. June 14, 2022: Watson speaks with reporters, denies allegations The settlements have “no impact on the collectively bargained disciplinary process,” the NFL said in a statement. Watson still faces a possible suspension from the NFL as the league investigates the allegations. The lawsuits of Ashley Solis, who was the first woman to file suit against Watson, and three others will continue, Buzbee said. The 24 women filed lawsuits against Watson over the course of the last 15 months, accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct during massage appointments.

Settlements have been reached in 20 of 24 civil lawsuits involving sexual misconduct and assault allegations against Watson, according to Tony Buzbee, the lawyer for the plaintiffs. June 21, 2022: Watson settles 20 civil lawsuits To understand how things got to where they are, check out the below timeline, which will be updated as new information emerges. This evolving, complicated situation can be difficult to track. Grand juries in two Texas counties have declined to indict Watson, but he faced 24 civil suits before settling 20 of the cases.

He signed a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract as part of the trade between the Browns and Texans, but he faces a possible suspension because of an NFL investigation into allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. The content may be difficult to read and emotionally upsetting.ĭeshaun Watson comes to Cleveland as the Browns’ new quarterback amid unprecedented circumstances. Content warning: This story contains details about alleged sexual abuse.