Woman suing Browns' Deshaun Watson to meet NFL; lawyer teases video
The article discusses a lawsuit filed by a woman against the Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson, alleging that Watson sexually assaulted her during a massage session in 2020. The woman, who is referred to as "Jane Doe" in the lawsuit, claims that Watson touched her inappropriately and made her feel uncomfortable during the session.
According to the lawsuit, Watson and the woman met at a hotel in Houston, Texas, where Watson was staying while playing for the Houston Texans. The woman, who was a licensed massage therapist, was hired by Watson to provide a massage session. During the session, Watson allegedly touched the woman's breasts and genital area without her consent, and made her feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
The lawsuit alleges that Watson's actions were intentional and were done with the intent to harm and degrade the woman. The woman is seeking damages for the emotional distress and harm caused by Watson's actions, as well as punitive damages to punish Watson for his behavior.
The article also mentions that the NFL has been investigating Watson's behavior and has suspended him for six games without pay. The league has also fined Watson $5 million for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
The woman's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, has released a statement saying that the lawsuit is a "serious and disturbing" allegation and that Watson "categorically denies" the allegations. Hardin has also released a video statement from the woman, in which she describes the alleged assault and its impact on her life.
The article concludes by stating that the lawsuit is the latest in a series of allegations against Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. The NFL has been under pressure to take action against Watson, and the league's investigation into his behavior is ongoing.
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What a complicated thing... In a massage, the player wanted to have something more with the woman.