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Sports

Some accusers will attend Deshaun Watson’s return to Houston, attorney says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 1, 2022 · Watson, who was traded to the Cleveland Browns in March, will return from an 11-game suspension after being accused of sexual assault and misconduct in 24 separate civil lawsuits.

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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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News

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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Houston Texans fire coach Lovie Smith after just one season

Kristie Rieken, AP

Posted on January 9, 2023 · Lovie Smith has been fired as coach of the Houston Texans on Sunday night after just one season where the team went 3-13-1. It’s the second straight season in which the Texans have fired a coach after just one year.

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I SEE U, Episode 69: Black Men On The Cutting Edge

Eddie Robinson

Posted on January 4, 2023 · Houston entrepreneur, Ken Hicks, reveals his challenges and triumphs as he, along with his clients and customers candidly discuss the power of support, connectivity and mental healing when experiencing the culture of Black barbershops.

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Houston Texans go winless at home as 2022 season nears end

Kristie Rieken, AP

Posted on January 2, 2023 · The Texans failed to win a home game in a season for the first time in franchise history.

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Deshaun Watson returns from ban, declines to express remorse

Associated Press

Posted on December 5, 2022 · Watson has been accused by more than two dozen women of sexual harassment and assault during massage sessions. He has settled 23 civil lawsuits brought by the women, while two others, including one filed in October, are pending.

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