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Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists, possibly complicating future with Cleveland Browns
BEREA, OH - JUNE 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the Cleveland Browns offseason workout at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 8, 2022 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) HOUSTON (AP) - Deshaun Watson’s complex legal situation has the Cleveland Browns in limbo and unclear about the quarterback’s immediate future. PREVIOUS: Former Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd massage therapistThis comes after a 24th woman filed a civil lawsuit Monday alleging sexual misconduct by Watson, who is also awaiting possible discipline from the NFL.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is still under investigation by the NFL and could still be disciplined under the league’s personal conduct policy.The latest lawsuit was filed in Houston by attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing all 24 women."Lost in the media frenzy surrounding Deshaun Watson is that these are twenty-four strong, courageous women who, despite ridicule, legal shenanigans, and intense media scrutiny, continue to stand firm for what is right," Buzbee said in a statement.RELATED: Deshaun Watson will not face criminal charges, grand jury determinesWatson has been accused by massage therapists of harassing, assaulting or touching them during appointments when he was with the Houston Texans, according to new details contained in a report by The New York Times.The latest lawsuit makes similar allegations as the woman, a massage therapist, accuses Watson of assaulting and harassing her during an August 2020 session in her apartment.