Editors’ note: This story contains accounts of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or at https://www.rainn.org.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faced the media on Tuesday, the day after news emerged that the total count of lawsuits against him alleging sexual misconduct may be rising to 26.
Watson was asked numerous times about the allegations that he sexually harassed and assaulted massage therapists, and at one point was asked directly why he should be believed over his accusers.