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According to CBS, attorney Tony Buzbee said he will be filing a
25th lawsuit "in due course," while yet another woman came
forward to him after watching some of Watson's accusers speak on
HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel."
The women all allege Watson committed sexual improprieties
during the course of massages. He has denied all accusations,
and two grand juries in Texas declined to bring criminal charges
against Watson earlier this year.
The Browns acquired Watson from the Houston Texans in a trade in
March and gave him $230 million in guaranteed money on a
five-year deal.
The New York Times reported last week that Watson met with at
least 66 female massage therapists over a period of 17 months
while he played for the Houston Texans.
Watson's defense attorney, Rusty Hardin, recently conceded that
Watson had sexual contact with three of the women but claimed
all such cases were consensual.
The NFL continues to investigate Watson and recently wrapped up
interviews with the quarterback. Despite no criminal charges
being filed, the league could suspend Watson for violating the
league's personal conduct standards.
--Field Level Media
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