Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson denies allegations of sexual assault from new lawsuit
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is denying allegations made in a new lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman in 2020. In addition, Watson says he was unaware of the allegations until news of the filing came out on Monday.
The lawsuit comes from a plaintiff identified as "Jane Doe" who says Watson forced himself on her as the two were slated to go on a date on Oct. 10, 2020, while Watson was a member of the Houston Texans. The lawsuit is seeking damages of over $1 million.
On Wednesday afternoon, Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing the plaintiff in the lawsuit, released a long statement on his Instagram account which alleges that his office tried to settle the case with Watson's lawyer for 10 months prior to the suit being filed.
"We knew this case was the most serious and egregious case brought against Watson to date and our client, who is rightly traumatized by these events, wanted to attempt a private resolution," Buzbee wrote. "We thought that was the best approach given the media storm that occurred surrounding the legion of other claims. Unfortunately, Watson’s team or maybe his lawyers couldn’t or wouldn’t give this case the attention it was due."
Earlier in the day, Watson told reporters that he did not know the lawsuit was coming out prior to Monday's filing. He was asked if he knew that efforts had previously been made to settle the case.
"I haven't heard anything, I haven't spoken with anybody. So I'm not aware of that," he responded.
Watson added that he was not aware of the allegation of sexual assault against him before Monday.
"I found out this allegation and this file exactly when everyone else found out. Found out through media, saw it popped up on my phone, and then I called my attorneys and asked them what it was," Watson stated.
Nick Camino reports from Cleveland Browns headquarters: https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/n... --
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