HOUSTON -- On Friday afternoon, a Harris County, Texas, prosecutor announced that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not face criminal charges following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of inappropriate behavior and sexual assault.
In a statement after the announcement was made, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, said, "Now that the criminal investigations have been completed, we are happy to move forward with the civil case depositions. We will vigorously defend those cases with every ounce we have."
The civil cases Hardin referenced are the 22 lawsuits that were filed against Watson, with accusations including sexual assault and inappropriate behavior during massage sessions.