On Friday, a grand jury will hear evidence in the case involving Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, the same day he will face questions for the first time in some of his pending civil lawsuits.
The criminal and civil proceedings are happening at the same time, and the attorney for the golfer will tell him to not incriminate himself during his testimony in the civil case.
I will not allow him to answer questions from anyone before the grand jury makes its decision. There is no lawyer in the country that would do that, according to Hardin.
The New York Times reported Tuesday that several of the women who have filed criminal complaints against him have been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury.
A unanimous vote is not required in the grand jury process. If nine of the 12 grand jurors return a true bill, Harris County, Texas, District Attorney Kim Ogg could proceed with a criminal case.
Indecent assault, assault and harassment are all misdemeanor offenses. The more serious sexual assault in Texas is a second-degree felony and can result in up to 20 years in prison.
The office of the district attorney declined to comment on the case.
There are 22 civil cases filed against the man, accusing him of touching women with his genitals and forcing them to have sex.
While a decision on criminal charges could come as early as Friday, he will have to face depositions in 22 pending civil cases for up to two hours.
Once the grand jury process is over, we intend for him to start answering questions in depositions.
Despite his legal troubles, he continues to be the source of trade rumors. He was on the active roster for the Texans.
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