No Indictment For Texans QB Watson Over Sex Assault Claims
Mar 11, 2022, 2:46 PM | Updated: 2:49 pm
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury has declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.
The grand jury’s decision on Friday came about a year after the women first filed their suits.
Deshaun Watson will not face criminal charges.
— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) March 11, 2022
They have accused Watson of exposing himself, touching them with his penis or kissing them against their will during massage appointments.
One woman alleged Watson forced her to perform oral sex. Watson and his lawyers have denied the accusations.
The statement from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office on a grand jury’s determination that Deshaun Watson should not be charged with a crime. pic.twitter.com/i2cYdqh3Q8
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2022
Ten women had filed criminal complaints against Watson with Houston police, including eight who have sued him.
Deshaun Watson has a no-trade clause and he’ll want to talk to any interested teams willing to do a deal with the #Texans. Interest will come quickly, but Watson’s decision may take a few days. https://t.co/1GjtIqaDYx
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2022
The civil case against Watson continues.
