Tony Buzbee, the high-profile Texas lawyer who has filed seven lawsuits on behalf of Jane Does alleging sexual assault against NFL star Deshaun Watson, said Friday that he now represents a total of 12 women and who has spoken to ten more people about claims against jeans. quarterback.
Buzbee also said Watson’s alleged conduct happened “recently this month” and that the Houston police department has contacted him. Buzbee has had no contact with the jeans.
Watson, 25, publicly denied the first complaint and hired his own renowned lawyer, Rusty Hardin, who was acquitted of Roger Clemens in 2012 after the pitcher was accused of lying to Congress when he denied it. the use of drugs to improve performance. Watson’s agent, David Mulugheta, responded to the allegations Friday.
“Sexual assault is real. The victims should be heard, the criminals prosecuted, “Mulugheta wrote on Twitter. “People make up stories often looking for financial gain. Their victims should be heard and criminals would also be prosecuted. I just hope we keep that same energy with the truth. “
The NFL is investigating the claims against Watson.