Second grand jury mulls another charge against Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson

[Auggie]

ESPN / March 24, 2022

A second grand jury in Texas is considering evidence related to another accusation of sexual misconduct against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, ESPN confirmed with Tony Buzbee, the lawyer for the complainant.

The Browns declined comment, but a team spokesperson told ESPN that the team was aware of the potential of a second grand jury and was made aware that it was hearing evidence.

The Browns have yet to provide specifics of their investigation. They also didn't speak to any of the 22 women who have filed lawsuits against Watson and accused him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, according to their attorney.

"[The Browns] didn't contact me, and again, I didn't expect them to, but I would've taken their call, and if they had specific questions that I could disclose to him, I certainly would've done it," (Tony) Buzbee (the lawyer for the complainant) told ESPN. "And if they wanted to talk to some of the plaintiffs, I would've made them available just like I did with the NFL, if they wanted to. Ultimately it [would've been] up to the women, but [no team] did that."

FULL STORY: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33585725/second-grand-jury-mulls-another-charge-cleveland-browns-qb-deshaun-watson

From the link:

• Two women who didn't sue Watson also filed police complaints.
• The NFL could suspend Watson for a minimum of six games through its code of conduct policy for violations related to sexual assault.
• Buzbee added that there are four more women who have yet to file suit but whom he expects will do so.

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It gets even more odious (from the link): As part of Watson's new deal, he will make roughly $1 million in his base salary for 2022. That means if he's suspended by the NFL for violating its code of conduct policy related to sexual assault, he would lose less than $60,000 per game lost.

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THE BROWNS KNEW HE COULD/WOULD BE SUSPENDED, so they're paying Watson peanuts in his first year to help ease any penalty.

No wonder he signed with Cleveland.

Sick.

[True Dough]

1. Well, you predicted in the other thread

that the Browns would manage to screw things up. It remains a distinct possibility!

[underpants]

2. The Browns are dead to me

Done. Over.

[Auggie]

3. Me too

I go back to the Jim Brown days. I was just a tot, but I do remember him.

[underpants]

4. Bernie

That’s when I became a fan.

[True Dough]

5. It's okay, Auggie

You can go back to liking the Browns again!!

Link to tweet

[Auggie]

6. ESPN reported four women have yet to file charges

(Attorney Tony) Buzbee said that he has 17 more depositions of Watson still to take, as part of the 22 lawsuits that have been filed against him alleging sexual assault and inappropriate conduct. Buzbee added that there are four more women who have yet to file suit but whom he expects will do so.

"As far as additional lawsuits, I have been contacted by additional women, who I'm deciding whether I'm going to take their case or somebody else will, that are wanting to file suit against Deshaun Watson," Buzbee said.

The lawyer also said he expects there to be "additional women who file criminal charges."

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33585725/second-grand-jury-mulls-another-charge-cleveland-browns-qb-deshaun-watson

"It ain't over 'til it's over" -- Yogi Berra