Criminal Justice
Former Texans quarterback Watson says he wants to prove his character in Cleveland
Posted on · His comments come after two Houston-area grand juries declined to indict him on criminal complaints related to sexual misconduct.
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Criminal Justice
Deshaun Watson’s Lawyer Downplays Claims Of FBI Investigation
Posted on · According to Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee, the FBI has spoken to several women who are accusing Watson of sexual assault.
Criminal Justice
10 Women Have Filed Criminal Complaints Against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson
Posted on · Two of the women have not filed a civil lawsuit, bringing the total number of accusations to 24.
Houston
UPDATE: Another Lawsuit Accuses Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault, As 22 Women Are Identified
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.
Houston
Names Of 14 Deshaun Watson Accusers Will Be Made Public After Friday Court Hearings
Posted on · The women's attorney, Tony Buzbee, has argued that anonymity is necessary for their safety.
Houston
Deshaun Watson’s Lawyer Asks Court To Release Anonymous Accusers’ Names
Posted on · Two of the women have already publicly identified themselves.
Business
Nike Suspends Sponsorship Of Deshaun Watson Amid Allegations
Posted on · Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, has called the allegations “meritless” and questioned the claims against Watson, alleging they were made following a failed attempt to blackmail his client.
Criminal Justice
HPD Investigating Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson, Amid 22 Sexual Assault Allegations
Posted on · HPD revealed late Friday afternoon that someone filed a report against Watson earlier in the day. Details of the investigation were not immediately available.
Houston
21 Women Have Now Accused Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault
Posted on · At least 21 women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against the quarterback, and more are on the way, according to Houston Lawyer Tony Buzbee.
Houston
Manager For Deshaun Watson Claims Texans Star Faced Blackmail Attempt From Accuser
Posted on · The woman allegedly demanded $30,000 for her “indefinite silence" regarding what she stated was a consensual encounter with Watson.
Criminal Justice
Family Of Harding Street Raid Victims File Lawsuits Against The City
Posted on · Lawyers say the accused officers "operated as a criminal organization and tormented Houston residents for years."
Energy & Environment
Criminal Trial Set To Begin For Arkema Over Crosby Plant Fires During Harvey
Posted on · After Harvey flooded the plant, over 350,000 pounds of organic peroxide burned. Now, the company and several of its employees face criminal charges in Houston.
News
Former Prosecutor Taps Full Range of Experiences
Posted on · If Rusty Hardin ever thought he was special, he says, he'd lose all the advantages that have made him one of Texas' most successful prosecutors and famous defense lawyers. Now he's taking on a special role: investigating the wrongful conviction of Michael Morton.