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Deshaun Watson will receive no further NFL penalty for his alleged off-field misconduct while playing for the Texans. But the Browns quarterback may not be done with his legal process just yet. Two years after he was first charged with sexual misconduct by a massage therapist, Watson could face his first civil trial related to his alleged wrongdoings, according to Cleveland.com.
Dozens of different women accused Watson of sexual assault or misconduct during private massage sessions from 2020-2021, before his blockbuster trade with the Browns. Twenty-three different cases were eventually settled and another plaintiff withdrew her civil suit. But Lauren Baxley, attorney Tony Buzbee’s only remaining client, has filed for a civil suit in Houston, according to Mary Kay Cabot, in part because “Watson refused to admit to assaulting her.”
“All the other victims in the Deshaun Watson lawsuit representing this company have settled their claims,” Buzbee said, according to Cleveland.com. “Ms. Baxley, to her credit, has refused and wants a public trial. I intend to help give her that. She is entitled to a trial based on her claims; I will proudly present her case.”
Watson has denied virtually all wrongdoing related to his alleged wrongdoing. The former Pro Bowler, who signed a record five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract with the Browns in 2022, at one point apologized for the “impact” on his accusers, but also repeatedly denied engaging in non-consensual sexual activity. He served an 11-game suspension and paid a $5 million fine in 2022 after the NFL found him to have violated his personal conduct policy.
Watson was never prosecuted for his alleged wrongdoing, as two Texas grand juries declined to indict the QB in the face of multiple lawsuits. According to Cleveland.com, the Browns do not expect Watson to miss any remaining time due to his remaining suits.
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