Deshaun Watson’s past is haunting him. Two yearshe was first accused of sexual misconduct by a massage therapist, he’s set to face another civil trial for another alleged transgression in Houston.
Before the 2022 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns decided to trade for Deshaun Watson. Unfortunately for the team, the quarterback was suspended 11 games for conduct detrimental to the league.
Watson played six games last season with the Browns (3-3). He’s seen as a franchise quarterback for Cleveland, but he could miss more games if the new civil trial in Houston goes on.
Deshaun Watson could face a new civil trial for alleged past misconduct
Last year, the Browns decided to trade for Deshaun Watson despite his off the field problems. They thought that the quarterback could avoid that situation, but the league decided to punish him for damaging the NFL’s image.
Watson returned at the end of the campaign and completed 99 passes out of 140 attempts (58.2%) for 1,102 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions.
Now, the team is preparing to use Watson as starter from the beginning of the upcoming campaign. However, another civil trial is on the way and the quarterback seems to be in troubles again.
According toCleveland.com,Watson is set to face thefirst civil trial related to his alleged transgressions.Last year, the quarterback was accused ofsexual assault or misconduct during private massage sessions from 2020-2021. Ultimately, almost everyone settled, and another alleged victimwithdraw the lawsuit.
However, there’s still one woman that wants justice.Lauren Baxley, the only remaigning client of attorneyTony Buzbee, has sought a civil trial in Houston.
“All other victims in the Deshaun Watson litigation that this firm represented have settled their claims,” Buzbee said, per Cleveland.com. “Ms. Baxley, to her credit, has refused, and wants a public trial. I intend to help give her that. She is entitled to have a trial on her claims; I will proudly present her case. Ms. Baxley has a strong case.”
