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Browns QB Deshaun Watson denies sexual offense cases via attorney, will play Sunday

.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson claimed he was amazed due to the newest civil case submitted against him by a girl that declares he sexually assaulted her 4 years ago.The female filed the case Monday in Texas, claiming Watson required themself on her throughout a supper time in her apartment or condo in Houston in 2020. She is actually looking for upwards of $1 thousand in damages.During his weekly media supply, Watson, who will definitely play today versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, claimed he was unfamiliar of the allegations prior to Monday." I figured out exactly whenever every person else discovered," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, discharged a statement claiming the QB "strongly denies" the claims in the lawsuit.The league is checking out the claim to observe if Watson has breached the organization's personal conduct plan. Watson was actually put on hold 11 activities in 2022 as well as fined $5 million after being implicated through much more than two loads females of sexual transgression." Deshaun strongly denies the charges in the Jane Doe suit filed Monday," Hardin mentioned in a statement distributed due to the staff. "Our team have actually inquired him certainly not to comment further while this issue operates its own way via the court of laws, yet are comfortable he is going to ultimately be proven." We will prepare to defend this situation in court at the suitable opportunity, but don't plan to conduct our protection in the media. We would certainly ask that folks bear with while the lawful procedure operates its training course." In the meantime, Deshaun is actually visiting focus his energy and concentration on soccer." Watson mentioned Hardin's claim is actually "precisely just how I'm really feeling and what our company are actually experiencing this process along with." At the same time, the litigant's legal representative, Tony Buzbee, shot back at the claim with his personal on Instagram, saying he contacted Hardin 10 months ago seeking a resolution and that Watson was aware of the female's cases." We knew this suit was actually the most significant and egregious case carried against Watson to date and also our customer, who is actually rightly shocked through these activities, wanted to seek a personal resolution," Buzbee said. "Our experts presumed that was the most effective approach given the media storm that happened surrounding the multitude of other insurance claims." However, Watson's group or maybe his legal professionals couldn't or would not provide this claim the interest it was due. ... Watson was aware of the victim and her claims right away after it happened as well as Watson was again told once our company submitted the first legal action for the various other several victims." Cowboys get out to an excellent start, Browns in scorching water along with Deshaun Watson Buzbee said he has actually considering that been called by Hardin and also his team. Buzbee added that he has actually spoken with NFL counsel.Watson, who resolved 23 of 24 public meets just before being actually put on hold in 2022, stated he have not given any sort of believed to possible discipline from the organization." My concentration is determining Jacksonville's plan on defense as well as focusing on my create to become the most ideal quarterback I can be on Sunday for this crew," he mentioned. "That's something that the NFL needs to perform on their time as well as I must focus on what remains in front end of me immediately." Browns train Kevin Stefanski claimed he carried out not consider benching the QB taking into account the charges." Our company'll permit justice play out and also adhere to the NFL's tips," Stefanski claimed. "Our company are 100% paid attention to Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played inadequately in Cleveland's period opener, his very first game because going through shoulder surgical treatment in November.Watson has actually merely brought in 13 starts for the Browns since they authorized him to a $230 million contract in 2022 after trading three first-round draft selects to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Push. [Want terrific accounts delivered right to your inbox? Create or visit to your FOX Athletics profile, follow leagues, teams as well as gamers to receive a personalized newsletter daily.] Get a lot more from National Volleyball Game Observe your favorites to get info regarding activities, news and even more.