A Texas judge ruled that Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson must say whether or not he had sex with the 18 therapists who publicly supported his massage habits amid the lawsuits against him, USATODAY reported.
Court records show these allegations against him stem from sexual misconduct during massage sessions in 2020 and 2021.RELATED: Cleveland Browns owners on Deshaun Watson: We trust the legal system
According to the USA Today report, attorneys sought to have Watson answer written ‘”requests for admission” about his sexual history with the 18 additional therapists as a part of the pretrial discovery process with the 22 lawsuits. Watson’s attorney filed an objection to answering these questions, but the plaintiff’s attorney countered ,claiming it may show a pattern and motives for seeking massages by different female therapists, according to USA Today.
Two grand juries have declined to indict Watson following police investigations, but the civil procedures involving the quarterback and the women are still ongoing in Harris County, Texas. The NFL has not yet decided if Watson will face suspensions and other penalties related to the allegations.