Deshaun Watson: 30 women settle claims against Texans

HOUSTON –

Thirty ladies who had accused the Houston Texans of turning a blind eye to allegations that Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing ladies throughout therapeutic massage classes have settled their authorized claims in opposition to the crew, their legal professional mentioned Friday.

The phrases of the settlements reached between every of the ladies and the Texans are confidential, mentioned legal professional Tony Buzbee.

Whereas solely one of many ladies had filed a lawsuit in opposition to the crew, the others had additionally supposed to make authorized claims in opposition to the Texans earlier than the settlements had been reached, Buzbee mentioned.

In separate lawsuits, 24 ladies accused Watson of exposing himself, touching them along with his penis or kissing them in opposition to their will throughout therapeutic massage appointments whereas he performed for the Texans. One girl alleged Watson compelled her to carry out oral intercourse. Final month, Buzbee introduced 20 of these 24 lawsuits have been settled.

Watson, who has since been traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his identify. Watson is going through doable self-discipline from the NFL over the allegations.