Additional claims came from four women who say they approached him for services such as massage therapy.
That brings the total to seven against the Pro Bowl quarterback. They were admitted to Harris County, Texas, this week by attorney Tony Buzzby, who represents the seven women.
Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, said Friday that he is “very proud” to represent Watson after six subsequent lawsuits have been filed and that “what we believe stands entirely behind the allegations against him.”
“Nevertheless, we will wait to comment in detail until we have completed our review of Mr. Buzzby’s numerous, developed allegations.” “We will respond next week and we will ask to keep an open mind until then.”
In four recent lawsuits, Watson has accused women of “assaulting and torturing” him. Watson has been charged with assault and harassment in four new lawsuits filed Thursday, while two say he tried to kiss her.
In one of the charges in the lawsuit, Watson sexually assaulted the plaintiff on several occasions.
CNA contacted the Houston Police Department and asked if the agency was investigating the claims but received “no comment.”
Senior Deputy Thomas M. According to Gilland, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office told CNN on Thursday that it had not launched an investigation into Watson.
During a news conference, Buzzby said he had been formally contacted by the Houston Police Department. “Our goal is to keep customers who are willing to do so with a package and submit the information we have to the Houston Police Department,” Buzzby said.
The Houston Texans released a statement Thursday stating that the NFLA “informed us today that they will investigate allegations made in the civil lawsuit filed against Deshaun Watson.”
“We continue to take seriously all of these issues involving anyone in the Houston Texans organization,” the statement said. “We are not expected to make any additional statements until the NFL investigation is completed.”
When asked if an investigation has been launched by the league, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said, “The matter is under review for personal conduct policy.”
Watson has played four seasons in Houston and has been selected for three Pro Bowls. He signed a four-year, 15 156 million contract in 2020, according to the Spotrack website.
CNN’s Steve Elmasi, David Klose, Jill Martin and Wayne Sterling contributed to this report.
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