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Deshaun Watson is officially being investigated by the Houston Police department after one of the 21 women who are accusing him of sexual assault filed a police report.
On Friday afternoon, the Houston PD announced the investigation into Watson’s alleged sexual assault was currently taking place.
Statement from Deshaun Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, about the filing of a police report today concerning Watson: “We welcome this long overdue development. Now we will learn the identity of at least one accuser. We will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department.”
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 2, 2021
“Today, a complainant filed a report with the Houston Police Department concerning Deshaun Watson,” “As with any allegation, the Houston Police Department is now conducting an investigation and will not comment further during the investigative process.”
Watson’s lawyer Rusty Hardin immediately issued a response and welcomed an investigation from the Houston PD.
Statement from Deshaun Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, about the filing of a police report today concerning Watson: “We welcome this long overdue development. Now we will learn the identity of at least one accuser. We will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department.”
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 2, 2021
Buzbee, who was initially reluctant to involve the Houston PD due to a potential conflict of interest, says more criminal complaints will be coming next week.
In a new statement Tony Buzbee says that additional “criminal complaints” will be filed against Deshaun Watson.
Buzbee also confirms that a 22nd civil lawsuit has been filed against Watson. @espn975 pic.twitter.com/YCiepsD4DB
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) April 2, 2021