Quarterback Deshaun Watson # 4 of the Houston Texans scrambles versus protective end Margus Hunt #70 of the Cincinnati Bengals throughout the 4th quarter of the video game at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
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A Texas grand jury on Friday decreased to arraign and criminally charge Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson after he was implicated of unwanted sexual advances and attack by numerous ladies.
“We are delighted that the grand jury has looked at the matter thoroughly and reached the same conclusion we did,” Rusty Hardin, Watson’s lawyer, stated in a declaration onFriday “Deshaun Watson did not commit any crimes and is not guilty of any offenses.”
“Now that the criminal investigations have been completed, we are happy to move forward with the civil case depositions. We will vigorously defend those cases with every ounce we have,” Hardin stated.
Watson had actually been implicated of sexual misbehavior by 22 ladies in civil claims, declaring that he incorrectly touched the complainants, who had actually been employed as massage therapists and individual fitness instructors.
All 22 of the civil complainants are represented by Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee, who stated 8 of his customers were slated to affirm prior to the grand jury.
Watson, a 26- year-old local of Gainesville, Georgia and Clemson University alumnus, has actually remained in the league considering that2017 But didn’t dip into all this previous season as his legal difficulties unfolded and the Texans looked for to trade their gifted QB.
He was because of sit for civil depositions on Friday, however Buzbee stated the quarterback has actually currently notified him, through lawyers, that he will not be cooperative.
“Mr. Watson and his legal team have said publicly time and again that Deshaun Watson is innocent and wants to clear his name,” Buzbee stated, “yet when he is given the chance to do so, he intends to refuse to answer questions and instead plead the Fifth Amendment. If he had nothing to hide he should answer questions.”
Watson, through Hardin, has actually constantly kept his innocence and rejected he’s dedicated any acts of sexual misbehavior.
