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Browns QB Deshaun Watson denies sexual abuse claims by means of lawyer, will certainly participate in Sunday

.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson claimed he was actually stunned by the most current public claim submitted against him by a girl who declares he sexually attacked her 4 years ago.The girl submitted the claim Monday in Texas, pointing out Watson compelled themself on her during the course of a supper time in her condo in Houston in 2020. She is actually looking for upwards of $1 thousand in damages.During his once a week media schedule, Watson, who will play this week versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, said he was unfamiliar of the allegations before Monday." I learnt precisely whenever everyone else figured out," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, discharged a statement stating the QB "strongly refuses" the cases in the lawsuit.The game is reviewing the legal action to observe if Watson has actually violated the league's individual perform plan. Watson was put on hold 11 games in 2022 and also fined $5 thousand after being actually implicated by greater than 2 dozen ladies of sex-related misdoing." Deshaun highly refuses the charges in the Jane Doe case submitted Monday," Hardin pointed out in a declaration arranged by the staff. "Our experts have actually asked him not to comment further while this concern functions its method with the court of laws, however are comfortable he will eventually be actually justified." Our team will be ready to defend this situation in court of law at the ideal opportunity, yet do not aim to administer our protection in the media. Our experts will inquire that folks be patient while the lawful method operates its training program." Meanwhile, Deshaun is actually visiting center his energy as well as focus on football." Watson stated Hardin's statement is actually "exactly just how I'm experiencing and also what our experts are actually undergoing this method with." In the meantime, the plaintiff's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, discharged back at the statement with his very own on Instagram, mentioning he got in touch with Hardin 10 months ago looking for a settlement and that Watson knew the lady's claims." We understood this lawsuit was the absolute most significant and egregious claim taken against Watson to day and also our customer, who is actually appropriately traumatized through these occasions, intended to attempt an exclusive resolution," Buzbee mentioned. "We presumed that was the greatest technique given the media tornado that happened neighboring the legion of other cases." Regrettably, Watson's group or even possibly his attorneys couldn't or definitely would not provide this case the attention it was due. ... Watson was actually aware of the victim and also her insurance claims quickly after it happened and Watson was again told when we submitted the very first claim for the other multiple sufferers." Cowboys get out to a wonderful beginning, Browns in warm water along with Deshaun Watson Buzbee said he has actually considering that been consulted with through Hardin and also his group. Buzbee included that he has actually learnt through NFL counsel.Watson, who settled 23 of 24 civil meets before being suspended in 2022, mentioned he have not offered any believed to feasible discipline from the league." My concentration is actually determining Jacksonville's anticipate protection and also paying attention to my art to be the best quarterback I may be on Sunday for this team," he said. "That's one thing that the NFL must do on their opportunity and also I must concentrate on what resides in front of me today." Browns coach Kevin Stefanski claimed he performed not consider benching the QB due to the claims." Our experts'll let due process participate in out and also adhere to the NFL's suggestions," Stefanski claimed. "Our experts are 100% concentrated on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played inadequately in Cleveland's season opener, his 1st video game because going through shoulder surgical operation in November.Watson has just brought in 13 starts for the Browns considering that they signed him to a $230 thousand agreement in 2022 after trading 3 first-round draft selects to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Press. [Want great tales supplied right to your inbox? Produce or visit to your FOX Sports profile, comply with organizations, staffs and also gamers to obtain a tailored email list daily.] Receive much more from National Football League Follow your preferences to get relevant information concerning activities, updates as well as even more.