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Browns QB Deshaun Watson rejects sexual assault insurance claims through attorney, will definitely play Sunday

.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson claimed he was actually amazed due to the newest civil claim submitted against him through a female that declares he sexually assaulted her 4 years ago.The female submitted the claim Monday in Texas, pointing out Watson pushed themself on her during a dinner time in her apartment or condo in Houston in 2020. She is actually looking for over of $1 thousand in damages.During his every week media availability, Watson, that are going to play today versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, mentioned he was not aware of the charges prior to Monday." I learnt precisely whenever everybody else found out," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, launched a claim saying the QB "strongly refutes" the claims in the lawsuit.The organization is examining the claim to see if Watson has actually breached the organization's personal perform plan. Watson was actually suspended 11 games in 2022 and also fined $5 million after being actually accused through more than pair of lots women of sexual misdoing." Deshaun strongly denies the accusations in the Jane Doe legal action filed Monday," Hardin said in a statement arranged due to the staff. "Our company have inquired him not to comment even further while this matter functions its way with the court of laws, yet fit he is going to inevitably be actually justified." Our team will certainly prepare to defend this scenario in court of law at the ideal time, yet don't want to administer our protection in the media. Our experts would inquire that folks hold your horses while the lawful method manages its own program." Meanwhile, Deshaun is visiting center his power and also attention on football." Watson stated Hardin's declaration is "exactly just how I'm really feeling as well as what our experts're looking at this process with." Meanwhile, the litigant's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, discharged back at the claim along with his personal on Instagram, mentioning he consulted with Hardin 10 months ago looking for a settlement and also Watson understood the female's insurance claims." We understood this suit was one of the most severe and also egregious suit brought against Watson to date as well as our client, that is actually rightly troubled by these activities, wanted to attempt an exclusive settlement," Buzbee stated. "Our experts presumed that was the very best technique given the media hurricane that developed surrounding the multitude of other insurance claims." Unfortunately, Watson's group or maybe his attorneys could not or wouldn't provide this claim the interest it scheduled. ... Watson was actually well aware of the target and also her claims immediately after it took place and also Watson was again told back when our experts submitted the initial case for the other various victims." Cowboys are off to a great beginning, Browns in hot water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee said he has because been consulted with through Hardin and his crew. Buzbee added that he has actually heard from NFL counsel.Watson, who settled 23 of 24 public meets before being suspended in 2022, stated he have not provided any sort of believed to feasible penalty coming from the game." My focus is determining Jacksonville's plan on defense and paying attention to my craft to be the most ideal quarterback I may be on Sunday for this crew," he claimed. "That is actually something that the NFL must carry out on their time and I need to focus on what resides in front end of me now." Browns trainer Kevin Stefanski said he did rule out benching the QB in light of the claims." Our team'll permit justice participate in out and also comply with the NFL's tips," Stefanski said. "Our company are actually 100% focused on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson participated in poorly in Cleveland's season opener, his very first activity considering that undertaking shoulder surgical procedure in November.Watson has merely made 13 begins for the Browns due to the fact that they authorized him to a $230 thousand agreement in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draught picks to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Push. [Want wonderful accounts supplied straight to your inbox? Make or even visit to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, groups as well as gamers to acquire a tailored newsletter daily.] Obtain much more from National Volleyball League Follow your favorites to acquire details about video games, headlines as well as additional.