In a shocking turn of events, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson finds himself embroiled in yet another legal battle, this time facing accusations of a 2020 sexual assault. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Tony Buzbee in Texas and obtained by CBS Sports, paints a disturbing picture of an encounter between Watson and a woman referred to as “Jane Doe.”
Buzbee, who also represented many of the 25-plus women in previous lawsuits against Watson, made it clear that this case will be pursued with the same level of determination as the others. The attorney stated, “This is an extremely serious matter. We want a jury trial. As far as any specific comments on the facts of the case, we believe the lawsuit speaks for itself.”
The plaintiff alleges that she was approached by Watson’s representatives at a Houston bar, where they requested her phone number on behalf of the quarterback. This interaction led to months of texting between Doe and Watson, culminating in an invitation for dinner at her apartment. However, the night took a dark turn when Watson allegedly became aggressive and demanded a massage from Doe.
According to the lawsuit, Watson arrived at Doe’s apartment and, after a heated phone call and a misunderstanding, proceeded to strip naked and lay on her bed. Doe describes feeling terrified as Watson insisted on receiving a massage, even going as far as revealing an erection and demanding further physical contact.
Despite Doe’s protests that she was not a masseuse, Watson allegedly continued to push boundaries and make unwanted advances. The lawsuit lays out graphic details of the assault, leaving little room for interpretation.
The prior lawsuits against Watson were settled out of court, but this latest accusation has reignited public scrutiny and raised questions about the NFL’s handling of the situation. Watson, who was already facing an 11-game suspension ahead of the 2022 season, now finds himself in even deeper legal trouble.
As the case unfolds, the football world watches with bated breath, waiting to see how this latest scandal will impact Watson’s career and reputation. Only time will tell what the outcome of this legal battle will be, but one thing is certain – the allegations against Deshaun Watson are serious and demand a thorough investigation.