"The two remaining lawsuits stemming from over two dozen allegations of sexual misconduct against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson were dismissed on Friday, according to court records, after at least one settlement was reached. The lawsuits were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they cannot be refiled. One was set to go to trial on Feb. 18, while the other was set for March 30. Attorney Tony Buzbee, who represented all but one of the women who filed lawsuits against Watson, would not elaborate on specifics of the settlement with his client. "We reached a settlement," Buzbee told ESPN. "That's all I can say about it and all that needs to be said.""
"Watson, 30, served an 11-game suspension in 2022 after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage sessions. A pair of Texas grand juries declined to pursue criminal charges against Watson, but he served his suspension after the NFL and the NFL Players Association reached a settlement in his disciplinary matter. Watson also was required to pay a fine of $5 million and undergo mandatory evaluation by behavioral experts and follow their suggested treatment program before being reinstated by the league."
The two remaining lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson were dismissed with prejudice after at least one settlement was reached. One case had been scheduled for trial on Feb. 18 and the other for March 30. Attorney Tony Buzbee, who represented all but one plaintiff, confirmed a settlement but declined to provide specifics. Watson's attorney and the attorney for the sole plaintiff not represented by Buzbee did not immediately comment. Twenty-seven lawsuits had been filed since March 2021. Watson served an 11-game suspension in 2022, paid a $5 million fine, underwent mandated behavioral evaluation and treatment, and missed the 2025 season after tearing his right Achilles in October 2024.
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