Attorney Tony Busby, representing 24 of Watson’s accused, announced Tuesday that All but four cases were settled. And the case will be canceled when the documents are complete.
“We are working on documentation related to those settlements,” Buzbee said in a statement. “When we have done that Those special cases will be cancelled. The terms and amount of the settlement are confidential. We will not comment further on those settlements or cases.”
The case filed by Watson’s first accuser, Ashley Solis, and three other women will face trial. “In a reasonable time,” Busby said.
CNN contacted Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, for comment. but have not received a reply.
meanwhile Watson is still under investigation by the NFL. That could suspend him if he is found to have violated the league’s personal conduct policy. NFL officials met with Watson for three days in May. and ask for another day Hardin told CNN earlier this month.
The NFL told CNN in a statement: “Tuesday’s developments have no impact on the collectively negotiated disciplinary process.”
amid the allegations Watson was traded from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns, reportedly receiving a full five-year, $230 million guarantee, the highest guaranteed contract ever awarded to an NFL player. ESPN reports
The Browns defended their decision to sign Watson, who faced 22 misconduct at the time, saying they had done it. “Comprehensive Assessment” in advance
Earlier this month, Katy Williams, a former Houston massage therapist. 24th lawsuit against Watson
Williams said she met Watson twice in her apartment in August 2020. The first session was professional. said her case. but in the second He has exposed himself and engaged in unwanted sexual behavior.
Hardin responds to Williams’ lawsuit by telling CNN earlier this month that “We are unable to respond to new lawsuits at this time. Our legal team has no time to review this new filing. and had never heard of her name to this day.
in March Two separate Texas grand juries declined to charge Watson after investigating the allegations against him.
First, in Harris County Investigate allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct. and concluded that there was not enough evidence to charge him a criminal charge. A second jury in Brazoria County considered evidence in a criminal complaint alleging Watson sexually misconduct during rehab.
CNN’s Amy Woodyatt, Jacob Lev and Ben Morse contributed to this report.
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