Deshaun Watson has settled his latest civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault, according to multiple reports.
The latest allegations stem from an alleged incident that occurred in 2020 while the anonymous plaintiff was on a date with the Browns quarterback last month.
“We have now resolved our client's claims with Deshaun Watson,” said Tony Buzbee, the victim's attorney. told Cleveland.com. “The details of the settlement are confidential.”
The lawsuit sought $1 million in damages, according to a September filing.
Buzbee currently represents 24 women who have made sexual assault or misconduct claims against the quarterback, all of whom have reached settlements.
Watson, 29, issued a strong denial at the time through his attorney Rusty Hardin.
“Mr. Deshaun vehemently denies the allegations in the Jane Doe lawsuit filed Monday,” Hardin said in a statement. “We have asked him not to comment further while this matter is before the courts, but we are reassured that he will ultimately be vindicated.
“While we are prepared to defend this case in court at the appropriate time, we do not intend to do so in the media. We ask for your patience as the legal process progresses. In the meantime. , Deshaun intends to focus his energy and focus on football.”
There are still two pending lawsuits against Watson.
The latest incident was being investigated by the NFL, but multiple reports say the settlement is confidential and the league may not have the opportunity to meet with the plaintiffs before the investigation is closed. Probably.
Watson was suspended by the NFL for 11 games in 2022 in connection with allegations of sexual misconduct by a massage therapist, which also included a $5 million fine and an order to undergo a treatment program.
Watson has been a complete disaster for the Browns since they acquired him in a bombshell trade in 2022 and signed him to a fully guaranteed $230 million contract.
The Browns are 1-4 and will travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Sunday.
