Coverage dated June 20, 2022

20 lawsuits against Deshaun Watson have been settled, accusers' attorney says

Headline from Fox7 Austin

All but four of the 24 civil lawsuits against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have been settled, attorney Tony Buzbee says.

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  1. Sioux City Journal

    Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    An official told AP “settling doesn’t give someone a pass” and indicated a lengthy suspension remains in order.

  2. NBC News

    Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct cases against him, women's lawyer says (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, says all but four cases are settled and will be dismissed.

  3. Fox7 Austin

    20 lawsuits against Deshaun Watson have been settled, accusers' attorney says (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    All but four of the 24 civil lawsuits against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have been settled, attorney Tony Buzbee says.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement to settle 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits that had been filed by women who accused him of sexual assault and harassment, an attorney for the women said Tuesday.

  5. The Week

  6. KING 5 Seattle

    Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    According to USA Today, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has settled 20 of his 24 lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct.

  7. Kokomo Tribune

    Deshaun Watson settles 20 sexual misconduct lawsuits; Cleveland quarterback still faces 4 other suits, NFL discipline (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Deshaun Watson settles 20 sexual misconduct lawsuits; Cleveland quarterback still faces 4 other suits, NFL discipline.

  8. France 24

    Twenty women settle suits in Deshaun Watson case: lawyer (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached settlements with 20 women who filed lawsuits against the NFL superstar alleging sexual misconduct during massage sessions, a lawyer for the women…

  9. CBS News

    Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 civil lawsuits, remaining 4 expected to go to trial (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Watson has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was playing for the Houston Texans.

  10. The Daily Caller

    Deshaun Watson Settles The Majority Of His Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Deshaun Watson has reached settlements in several of his lawsuits. He settled all but four of his lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct.

  11. Washington Times

    Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 civil lawsuits filed against him (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson settled 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits filed against him, according to attorney Tony Buzbee.

  12. Forbes

    Deshaun Watson Settles 20 Of 24 Suits Alleging Sexual Misconduct (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback has been accused of sexual harassment against massage therapists.

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