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Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits, lawyer says

Juan A. Lozano, AP

Posted on June 21, 2022 · The terms and amounts of the settlements involving the former Houston Texans quarterback are confidential.

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Houston Matters

Decorated Taekwondo Athlete From Sugar Land Faces Numerous Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Abner Fletcher

Posted on May 10, 2018 · Several women are suing taekwondo champion Steven Lopez of Sugar Land and his brother, Jean. Both are accused of assaulting women -- in some cases, minors.

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WATCH: Tavis Smiley Claims PBS Made Mistake In Ouster, But PBS Fires Back

Mark Kennedy, AP

Posted on December 18, 2017 · Smiley told ABC's 'Good Morning America' Monday that he's never coerced anyone into a relationship but has had consensual relationships in the workplace

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WATCH: Low-Wage Immigrant Workers Are Especially Vulnerable To Sexual Abuse. How Can They Say #MeToo?

PBS NewsHour

Posted on December 7, 2017 · Every day, about 50 people are sexually assaulted or raped in the workplace in the U.S. While the entertainment industry and the political world have been in the headlines, the problem extends to those who work in hotels, clean offices, serve food

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Remaining Garrison Keillor Shows Canceled

Associated Press

Posted on November 30, 2017 · Minnesota Public Radio News reports dozens of people said they planned to cancel their MPR memberships

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New Lawsuit Alleges Baylor Players Gang-Raped Women As ‘Bonding Experience’

Camila Domonoske, NPR

Posted on May 18, 2017 · It's not the first time Baylor University football players have been accused of gang rape. The latest suit alleges that players gang-raped young women, and filmed it, as a hazing or bonding ritual.

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Sports

Baylor Sanctioned By Big 12 After New Revelations About Sexual Assault Controversy

Wade Goodwyn, NPR

Posted on February 9, 2017 · After filing of another lawsuit against Baylor and the university's disclosure of text messages between coaching staff, the Big 12 reached a "tipping point," a conference official said.

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Watson settles lawsuits, the week in politics, and the loss of the Shamrock Hotel (June 22, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 22, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is settling 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits women have filed accusing him of sexual assault and harassment. Also we discuss the week in politics and reflect on how the loss of the Shamrock Hotel changed historic preservation in Houston.

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All eyes on the NFL’s pending decision on Deshaun Watson

Associated Press

Posted on June 17, 2022 · A person familiar with the league’s investigation told The Associated Press a decision is expected before training camp.

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Criminal Justice

Deshaun Watson again denies sexual misconduct claims

TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer

Posted on June 15, 2022 · Watson's comments were his first public ones since March 25, when he was introduced as the new Browns quarterback.

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Criminal Justice

Ex-Texans QB Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists

Associated Press

Posted on June 6, 2022 · The quarterback has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans.

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