A second grand jury in Texas is considering evidence related to another accusation of sexual misconduct against Deshaun Watson, according to Tony Buzbee, the lawyer for the accuser.
The New York Times reported that a criminal case was pending against him.
The team was aware of the potential of a second grand jury and was made aware that it was hearing evidence, according to a team spokesman.
The Houston Texans traded for three first-round picks and three other draft picks to the Cleveland Indians. The most guaranteed money in a single contract in the history of the NFL was by $80 million, which is why the Browns gave him a new five-year contract.
In statements announcing the trade on Sunday, the Browns said their research and investigation into the allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct against him was "extensive."
The owners of the ClevelandBrowns said in a statement that they were aware and sympathetic to the personal feelings expressed about the decision. There are still some legal proceedings that are ongoing and we will respect due process.
The details of the investigation are yet to be given. They did not speak to any of the women who have filed lawsuits against him, according to their attorney.
I didn't expect them to contact me, but I would have taken their call if they had specific questions that I could give him. It would have been up to the women, but no team did that.
A grand jury in Harris County, where Houston is located, declined to indict Watson on criminal charges after a police investigation sparked by the lawsuits. The lawsuits ranged from touching women with his genitals to forced oral sex. Eight of the women who sued were set to appear before the grand jury, but filed criminal complaints against him with Houston police.
Two women filed police complaints.
The criminal investigations have been completed, according to the attorney for the man.
A request for comment was not responded to by Hardin.
The code of conduct policy of the National Football League has a minimum suspension of six games for violations related to sexual assault. The league has previously said that any trade for the player would not affect the investigation of serious allegations against him. Discipline may be imposed if the league determines that he violated the personal conduct policy.
According to a league source, he will make $1 million in his base salary in 2022. He would lose less than $60,000 per game if he was suspended for violating the code of conduct policy.
As part of the 22 lawsuits that have been filed against him, he has 17 more depositions to take. Four more women are expected to file suit, but who they will be is unknown.
As far as additional lawsuits, I have been contacted by additional women who are interested in pursuing a case against Deshaun.
The lawyer expects more women to file criminal charges.
On Thursday, he was in Cleveland for a physical.
John Barr was a contributor to this report.
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