Houston Texans quarterback Watson faces 21 lawsuits for sexual assault and misconduct
In social networks The Houston Police Department has announced it will investigate a quarterback case from Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson.
It would be the first criminal action against Watson, who is facing 21 civil lawsuits for sexual assault and misconduct, filed by lawyer Tony Buzbee.
“Today, a whistleblower filed a report with the Houston Police Department regarding Deshaun Watnon. As with any charge, the Houston Police Department is conducting an investigation and will not comment during the investigation process. “
HPD statement #HouNews pic.twitter.com/s9DfEDZYsy
– Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 2, 2021
The Texan’s lawyer issued a statement in which they celebrate that, for the first time, they will be able to find out who one of the applicants is.
“We welcome this process. We will now know the identity of at least one applicant. We will cooperate fully with the Houston Police Department. “
Statement by Deshaun Watson’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, on the submission of a police report today on Watson: “We welcome this long-awaited development. We will now find out the identity of at least one accuser. We will cooperate fully with the Houston Police Department. “
– Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 2, 2021
Nick Caserio, general manager at the Houston Texans, said the requests for alleged sexual assault and misconduct against Deshaun Watson are “certainly worrying” and they are something that the team takes “very seriously”.
“We’re definitely aware and we’re waiting,” Caserio told the podcast Full Texan access. “I issued a statement at the beginning about the position of the organization. I would say it’s a legal situation, a legal process, so we’re respectful of that.
“We certainly take them very seriously. The accusations, which were discussed, are certainly worrying and organizational, these actions are not something we can admit, which we allow “, he added.
Caserio’s comments on Watson’s situation are the first made by a member of the Texans. New head coach David Culley has not spoken to the media since the first lawsuit was filed on March 16. The team issued two statements and in one said it would stay in touch with the NFL during the league’s investigation under personal conduct policy.
In early March, Buzbee said she would present statements on her own responsibility and evidence from several women at the Houston Police Department and the city’s attorney. He also said he would ask a grand jury to consider the evidence and determine whether the charges justify Texas filing a case against Watson.
Dane Schiller, a spokesman for Harris County prosecutor, said last week that it would be “inappropriate” for the prosecutor’s office to comment on the lawsuits against the passer-by.