A Los Angeles massage therapist has accused Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct in a lawsuit filed Monday, making her the 14th woman to make such claims against the Houston Texans quarterback.
Plaintiff said Watson reached out to her via Instagram messenger before arranging for a July 15 hearing in Beverly Hills, according to the lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court in Texas.
Watson exposed himself to the therapist before allegedly forcing her to “please” him, the civil complaint said.
“Watson grabs plaintiff’s hands and moves his penis and genitals to her hand, forcing plaintiff’s hands on his penis to please her,” according to a lawsuit filed by attorney Anthony Buzbee, who represents all the women. .
By the end of last week, Buzbee had filed seven lawsuits and told reporters that five more civil charges would be filed soon. He also said that his investigating officers were making allegations of ten more potential accused.
Representatives of Watson could not be immediately reached for comment Tuesday, but the quarter and his legal team wrongfully denied.
Watson led the league last season and is demanding to be traded from the Texans. His destination in 2021 was the conversation of the NFL out of season.
Quarterback Defender Rusty Hardin said in a statement last week that he was “extremely proud” to represent Watson and that he stood behind him “against what we believe are deserving allegations.”
Hardin said he could not comment further until the allegations were reviewed.
After the first case was filed, Watson said in a statement last week that he was being mistakenly targeted by a “publicity-seeking” lawyer.
“I have never treated any woman with the utmost respect,” he said.
