Deshaun Watson is sued for sexual assault and battery (New allegations as of 9/9/24)

[TLO]

As Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson struggles to regain his old form, he has a new legal issue.

On Monday, Watson was sued in Houston for sexual assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The accusations are strikingly similar to those made against Watson in more than 20 lawsuits filed in 2021. However, the plaintiff in the new case, who filed under the Jane Doe pseudonym, contends that she went on a date with Watson. Most if not all other cases arose from paid massages that Watson had arranged.

The lawsuit explains that the date was set for October 10, 2020. Watson, per the lawsuit, was initially unable to find her apartment. He called her and allegedly began “aggressively yelling and screaming and stating that he could not find her apartment and that he ‘doesn’t have time for this.’”

The lawsuit then contains the following allegations:

“When Watson finally arrived at Doe’s apartment, Doe had not finished putting on makeup, so she invited Watson in to have a seat in her living room while she finished getting ready. As she was putting on makeup in her bathroom, Doe left the bathroom door open and attempted a conversation with Watson, trying to ease the tension from his angry outburst. Jane Doe quickly began to believe she was talking to herself because Watson wasn’t responding.

“Jane Doe came out of her bathroom to investigate Watson’s silence and shockingly found him completely naked on her bed, lying face-down on his stomach. While Jane Doe stood there in shock, Watson turned his head and aggressively insisted that she massage him, gesturing to his buttocks. Jane Doe asked if Watson meant he wanted her to massage his back, but Watson indicated that it was his buttocks he wanted massaged.

“Jane Doe was at this point in the encounter terrified. She was in her small apartment with a much larger man, and she was still reeling from Watson’s outburst and aggression on the phone. Doe thus tried to appease Watson by rubbing his back, rather than his buttocks. Watson began insisting, again, that she focus on his glutes. Seemingly frustrated that Doe would only rub his back, Watson then turned over, revealing an erection. Watson continued to demand that Jane Doe massage him, gesturing from his knees to his groin. Jane Doe froze in fear, unsure of how to refuse Watson’s advances without jeopardizing her safety. Confused and scared, she reiterated to Watson that she wasn’t a masseuse. Watson asked her what she wanted to do instead.

“Before Jane Doe could answer, Watson grabbed Jane Doe’s leg and positioned her so that she was lying down. Watson then partially disrobed Jane Doe and penetrated her vagina without consent, implicit or explicit. Jane Doe felt paralyzed, unsure if she should risk her safety by trying to stop Watson or endure his assault. Watson roughly sexually assaulted Jane Doe for several minutes in a ‘missionary position’ before grabbing her and flipping her over. Watson continued to assault Doe aggressively from behind. Jane Doe finally gathered the courage and strength to escape Watson. Jane Doe quickly ran to her dresser to grab a heavy piece of décor for self-defense, and yelled at Watson [to] get out of her apartment. Enraged, Watson stormed out of Jane Doe’s apartment.”

The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is two years. In Texas, a five-year window applies because the case expressly alleges sexual assault,

The plaintiff is represented by Tony Buzbee. He represented many others who sued Watson in 2021.

This new case raises plenty of issues, from the standpoint of the league and the Browns. It’s possible that Watson could be subject to further scrutiny under the Personal Conduct Policy. It’s also possible that a suspension — if one is imposed — could give the Browns a path toward voiding his remaining salary guarantees and ending the relationship.

The biggest difference between the latest case and the others is that Watson specifically is accused of sexual assault.

[irafreak]

I don't know but if someone i had never actually met before was yelling at me over the phone over something so simple, don't think I'd invite them into my home.

[FloridaMan88]

Cleveland is hoping like hell this will lead them to be able to void that epic fail contract.

[ThrobProng]

WTF is up with this dude and his butthole being touched? Maybe he's the first gay starting QB in the NFL.

[Red Dawg]

And of course, there will be no physical evidence this ever happened since it was 4 years ago.

[ToxSocks]

Jilted Browns fan trying to get Watson cut from the team. Brilliant move, tbh.

[KCUnited]

This ass masseuse live close to you?

[PatMahomesIsGod]

Originally Posted by Red Dawg

And of course, there will be no physical evidence this ever happened since it was 4 years ago.

If you’re defending this POS, you’re on the wrong side of an issue.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by ThrobProng

WTF is up with this dude and his butthole being touched? Maybe he's the first gay starting QB in the NFL.

He's trying to get out of Cleveland and go back up Gayleb so he can really "coach him up" the right way.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by PatMahomesIsGod

If you’re defending this POS, you’re on the wrong side of an issue.

Nobody is going to defend Watson he is a piece of shit but the timing is kind of suspect don't you think? He already went through all these law suits years ago and they all got settled now this person pops up?

[ThrobProng]

[Buehler445]

Awesome.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by PatMahomesIsGod

If you’re defending this POS, you’re on the wrong side of an issue.

I don't believe all women especially when they come out years later and complain. If he was poor, she wouldn't say jack shit.

[MahomesMagic]

Saw his press conference.

Looks like he has AIDS.

[BWillie]

Hes certainly an easy target now for any jersey chaser but I hope it is true so he can finally be punished by the criminal justice system.