Posted on · 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.
Posted on · The terms and amounts of the settlements involving the former Houston Texans quarterback are confidential.
Posted on · A person familiar with the league’s investigation told The Associated Press a decision is expected before training camp.
Posted on · Watson's comments were his first public ones since March 25, when he was introduced as the new Browns quarterback.
Posted on · The quarterback has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans.
Posted on · Another massage therapist has filed a civil lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, raising the number of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct to 23.
Posted on · His comments come after two Houston-area grand juries declined to indict him on criminal complaints related to sexual misconduct.
Posted on · On Friday's show: Another grand jury declines to indict Deshaun Watson, the UH Cougars' run in the NCAA tournament, a unanimous decision in a Supreme Court case stemming from Houston, and why Texas has closed nearly all of the state’s public oyster reefs for harvesting.
Posted on · It comes after a Harris County grand jury declined to indict Watson on nine other criminal complaints two weeks ago.
Posted on · A person familiar with the decision tells AP quarterback Deshaun Watson has changed his mind and will accept a trade to the Cleveland Browns.
Posted on · The investigation came after lawsuits filed by 22 women who accused Watson of sexual assault.
Posted on · According to Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee, the FBI has spoken to several women who are accusing Watson of sexual assault.
Posted on · Two of the women have not filed a civil lawsuit, bringing the total number of accusations to 24.
Posted on · A total of 22 women have now accused Watson of sexual assault in separate lawsuits. A 23rd accuser dropped her suit, citing privacy concerns.
Posted on · What do the reactions to, and coverage of, the Deshaun Watson lawsuits tell us about how people view the problem of sexual assault? How do we forward the national conversation and continue to understand the impact of sexual misconduct and violence?