Deshaun Watson Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations from Houston-Area Woman [Video]

Warning: Contains graphic descriptions of an alleged assault, which some readers may find disturbing.

HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is back in the spotlight after a lawsuit filed Monday in Harris County accuses him of sexually assaulting a Houston-area woman in October of 2020.

The civil lawsuit, asking for $1 million in damages, alleges Watson sexually assaulted the woman during an encounter at her apartment. The lawsuit alleges the woman suffers from panic attacks, nervous breakdowns, depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping. Tony Buzbee’s law firm is representing the woman, who remains anonymous as “Jane Doe.”

According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe and Watson met at a bar in the Galleria area in July of 2020, while Watson was a member of the Texans. One of Watson’s friends approached her, asking for her number on Watson’s behalf. She gave her number to the friend and Jane Doe and Watson texted …