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Another lawsuit was filed Monday night and
appeared on the website of the Harris County District Clerk on
Tuesday morning. It was the last of seven civil suits filed
Monday.
ESPN reviewed the lawsuit and said the unidentified plaintiff
was a traveling massage therapist. As she was massaging him, he
allegedly forced the woman's hand onto his penis, according to
the lawsuit.
The incident allegedly occurred in California. All but two of
the lawsuits list the Houston area as the location of alleged
misconduct, and all are linked with massage therapists.
More lawsuits are expected. The attorney representing the women,
Tony Buzbee, said more than 20 women had reported such
encounters with Watson.
The first lawsuit was filed last Tuesday, at which time Watson,
25, denied the allegations.
"I have never treated any woman with anything other than the
utmost respect," Watson wrote, in part, adding he looked forward
to defending his name.
No criminal charges have been filed.
The NFL said Thursday that cases of alleged wrongdoing by Watson
are under investigation. The Texans said team officials will
stay in contact with the league.
Last September, the Texans signed Watson to a four-year, $156
million contract extension. His relationship with the team has
soured since, however, and he has requested a trade.
--Field Level Media
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