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Browns QB Deshaun Watson denies sexual offense claims with legal representative, will play Sunday

.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stated he was actually stunned by the latest civil case filed versus him by a girl that alleges he sexually attacked her four years ago.The female submitted the claim Monday in Texas, pointing out Watson required himself on her during the course of a dinner day in her home in Houston in 2020. She's finding over of $1 thousand in damages.During his every week media accessibility, Watson, who will definitely play today against the Jacksonville Jaguars, mentioned he was actually unaware of the claims just before Monday." I learnt precisely whenever everyone else determined," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, discharged a declaration saying the QB "definitely rejects" the insurance claims in the lawsuit.The game is actually checking out the case to view if Watson has breached the league's private perform plan. Watson was suspended 11 games in 2022 as well as fined $5 million after being accused by much more than 2 loads girls of sex-related misbehavior." Deshaun firmly refuses the claims in the Jane Doe claim filed Monday," Hardin claimed in a statement distributed by the team. "Our company have actually asked him certainly not to comment even more while this issue operates its technique via the court of laws, however are comfortable he is going to eventually be actually proven." We will certainly prepare to defend this scenario in court of law at the necessary time, however don't aim to perform our defense in the media. Our experts will talk to that folks bear with while the lawful process manages its own training program." For the time being, Deshaun is heading to center his power as well as attention on soccer." Watson mentioned Hardin's statement is "precisely just how I am actually feeling and also what our company are actually looking at this process along with." At the same time, the plaintiff's legal representative, Tony Buzbee, shot back at the declaration along with his very own on Instagram, stating he consulted with Hardin 10 months ago finding a settlement which Watson was aware of the woman's claims." We understood this lawsuit was actually the absolute most severe as well as outright case taken versus Watson to time and also our client, who is actually rightly shocked through these activities, wanted to attempt an exclusive settlement," Buzbee pointed out. "We presumed that was actually the most ideal approach given the media tornado that took place bordering the horde of various other cases." Sadly, Watson's crew or maybe his attorneys could not or even would not give this suit the focus it scheduled. ... Watson was actually well aware of the prey and her cases quickly after it took place and also Watson was actually again advised back when our company submitted the very first lawsuit for the other multiple sufferers." Cowboys are off to a terrific beginning, Browns in very hot water along with Deshaun Watson Buzbee said he has due to the fact that been actually talked to by Hardin and his crew. Buzbee added that he has actually learnt through NFL counsel.Watson, who cleared up 23 of 24 civil fits prior to being put on hold in 2022, stated he have not offered any kind of thought to achievable punishment from the game." My emphasis is identifying Jacksonville's plan on defense and also concentrating on my create to be the most ideal quarterback I may be on Sunday for this staff," he pointed out. "That is actually something that the NFL must do on their opportunity and I have to concentrate on what remains in face of me at this moment." Browns trainer Kevin Stefanski said he carried out rule out benching the QB in light of the charges." Our company'll let due process play out as well as follow the NFL's rules," Stefanski said. "We are actually one hundred% focused on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played improperly in Cleveland's season opener, his first game considering that undergoing shoulder surgical treatment in November.Watson has actually simply brought in thirteen starts for the Browns given that they authorized him to a $230 thousand deal in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draught chooses to the Texans.Reporting by The Associated Push. [Want terrific stories supplied right to your inbox? Generate or even visit to your FOX Athletics account, observe leagues, groups and players to obtain a personalized email list daily.] Receive a lot more from National Soccer Game Follow your faves to receive details regarding activities, news and additional.