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Deshaun Watson Faces More Sexual Assault Accusations

The Lead

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🗓️ 19 March 2021

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

A third lawsuit has been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, and the NFL announced on Thursday that it is launching its own investigation into the matter. The Athletic's Aaron Reiss, who covers the Texans, joins us to discuss the latest, including the colorful lawyers on both sides, and how the lawsuits could impact the future of a man who has been the subject of endless trade speculation.

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0:46.0

Before we start, just a heads up that this episode contains descriptions of sexual violence.

0:58.0

Things have escalated quickly this week for the man who has been the subject of non-stop trade speculation.

1:04.0

The lawsuits are piling up against Houston Texans quarterback to Sean Watson.

1:08.0

A third woman is expected to file a lawsuit against Texans quarterback to Sean Watson,

1:12.0

accusing the football star of sexual assault.

1:15.0

The women are referred to as Jane Doe in the documents and their licensed massage therapist.

1:20.0

Today, Aaron Reese, who covers the Texans for the Athletic, joins us to discuss the latest on the lawsuits,

1:26.0

the notable lawyers on both sides, and how all of this could impact Watson's future.

1:32.0

Then the question is, is this someone they want to keep on their own team necessarily?

1:35.0

It's too early to say that right now, but I think the whole dynamic has shifted.

1:39.0

From Wondery and the Athletic, I'm Anders Keltow.

1:42.0

It's Friday, March 20th, and this is The Lead.

1:49.0

So, Aaron, first, can you just walk us through how things unfolded this week with Sean Watson and these lawsuits?

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