CNN —Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault and battery which allegedly occurred in 2020, according to a civil lawsuit filed Monday by a woman in Harris County, Texas.
In the lawsuit obtained by CNN, a woman identified as “Jane Doe” claims that Watson sexually assaulted her in her apartment before a dinner date in October 2020.
According to the lawsuit, Watson – who was playing for the Houston Texans at the time – had become angry when he initially couldn’t find the woman’s apartment, yelling at her on the phone.
According to the filing, the woman, Jane Doe, said she was terrified.
Jane Doe is seeking compensatory and punitive damages in excess of $1 million, the lawsuit states.
Persons:
Deshaun Watson, Jane Doe ”, Watson, Watson –, –, Jane Doe, … Doe, “ Jane, Watson disrobed, “, “ Jane Doe, ” Watson, ”
Organizations:
CNN, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Browns, Texans, NFL Players, NFL
Locations:
Harris County , Texas
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