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The plaintiff said that Watson's legal team made "an effort to
intimidate her" by reaching out and saying that Watson's lawyers
would fight the cases. She did not decide to file suit
originally, but changed her mind, according to the suit, after
two of Watson's accusers appeared on HBO's "Real Sports" last
week.
"In that piece, plaintiff was struck by the courage of the
victims willing to step forward and speak and was extremely
displeased by Watson and his legal team's mistreatment and
revictimizations of the plaintiffs," the lawsuit stated. "But it
was Watson himself claiming that even now he has ‘no regrets'
and has done nothing wrong that solidified her resolve. She
brings this case seeking minimum compensation, but to obtain a
court finding that Watson's conduct was wrong."
The plaintiff said she began working as a massage therapist for
Watson in the summer of 2020. Watson allegedly exposed himself
to the plaintiff during the third and final session, touched her
between her legs and "repeatedly requested" to have sex.
Two Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson in March. The
Houston Texans traded him to Cleveland that month, and the
Browns gave him a record $230 million in guaranteed money on a
five-year deal.
"Today we filed suit for the 23rd plaintiff in this litigation,"
Buzbee said in a statement. "Other cases may come. The Watson
defense team has vilified these women and this cause. Shame on
them! We look forward to trying this case in court."
According to ESPN, the Browns did not immediately respond to a
request for comment on the latest suit.
--Field Level Media
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