New Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson maintained his innocence and strongly denied committing any sexual misconduct despite allegations made by 22 women against him
Flanked on the dais by Browns general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski, Watson was asked why he should be believed and not the nearly two dozen women who have come forward.
On Thursday, a grand jury in Brazoria County, Texas, declined to indict Watson on one of the original criminal complaints. Two weeks ago, a jury in Harris County also chose not to pursue charges on nine cases. Watson still faces 22 civil lawsuits. The three-time Pro Bowler said he has no intention of settling, and that his only goal “is to clear my name as much as possible."
“We as organization know that this transaction has been very difficult for many people, particularly women in our community,” Berry said. “We realize that it has triggered a range of emotions. And that, as well as the nature of the allegations, weighed heavily on all of us. Dee Haslam said she had multiple conversations with the couple's daughters during the vetting process, and that ultimately she became agreeable with acquiring Watson after learning more about him.
“Both of them said exactly the same thing,” Haslam said."They said, ‘Your daughters and Dee ought to have veto over this trade, and if they’re not for it, if anyone of them is not for it, you shouldn’t do it.’
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