New women among police complaints against Deshaun Watson

A complete of 10 girls have now filed official complaints with the Houston police division in opposition to Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Watson’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, told ESPN on Monday that two of the ladies who filed police complaints aren’t among the many 22 girls who’ve introduced civil lawsuits in opposition to his shopper for allegedly sexually assaulting or partaking in sexually inappropriate habits throughout therapeutic massage periods.

“There are a few girls who we don’t know something about,” Hardin advised ESPN.

Depositions for the civil fits will start in September, and Watson is not going to be deposed till February of subsequent yr, underneath an settlement between the 2 authorized groups.

“As of as we speak, nearly half of those girls have given sworn statements to the police, and nearly half have spoken to the NFL’s investigative group. Each processes are very prolonged. We anticipate to offer additional data to the NFL from all victims,” said Tony Buzbee, who represents the 22 girls suing Watson.

NFL investigators haven’t but interviewed Watson, which Hardin stated is typical in ongoing prison issues. Hardin stated Watson and his authorized group have totally cooperated with each Houston police and the Harris County District Lawyer’s workplace, and intend to cooperate with the next NFL investigation.

Hardin additionally stated he intends to advise Watson to not signal any potential settlement that features a confidentiality settlement.

“I don’t want anyone to be saying that this man paid off girls to remain quiet and so, if there ever was a settlement of any form, it must be public and subsequently either side, [Watson] and the ladies, would be capable to say to the world at giant no matter they wished,” he advised ESPN.

NFL Community insider Ian Rapaport reported Monday that the Texans have begun fielding trade offers for his or her franchise quarterback, who in keeping with different reviews showed up to training camp solely to avoid a $50,000 fine.

Watson requested a commerce earlier this yr, and must waive his no-trade clause in any potential deal.

Commerce rumors started swirling round Watson months earlier than his authorized troubles emerged, and Hardin reiterated Monday that they proceed regardless of looming litigation.

“Groups are prepared to leap now if the Texans would commerce with them, even whereas all that is pending,” Hardin stated. “There’s no query that groups, quite a few groups, are nonetheless . The ball is within the Texans’ court docket.”