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"It's not a new complaint," said attorney Rusty Hardin.

The Cleveland Browns said Thursday they had been aware of the case.

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Days after Deshaun Watson was traded to the Cleveland Browns, a second grand jury in Texas is considering evidence related to another accusation of sexual misconduct against the N.F.L. quarterback, according to Tony Buzbee, the lawyer for the complainant.

The case, in Brazoria County, south of Houston, is the last criminal case pending against Watson. The complainant told police that Watson ejaculated on her in a November 2020 massage appointment. Buzbee said he expects the grand jury to deliberate and issue a decision today or tomorrow for the case.

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A grand jury in Harris County, Texas, where Houston is, rejected nine criminal cases against Watson earlier this month. But a 10th criminal complaint filed with the Houston Police Department described an alleged incident that took place outside the jurisdiction of the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

The publicly available police report is heavily redacted but says the complainant told police that Watson "touched her with his ***** and ejaculated causing semen to touch her arm and hand."

The complainant, whose name was redacted in the criminal complaint, is one of the 22 plaintiffs who are suing Watson in civil court for sexual misconduct during massage appointments.

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The N.F.L.'s investigation into the allegations against Watson is ongoing. A person who identified himself as a security representative for the N.F.L. requested information from the Houston Police on March 15, including witness statements and phone records or social-media messages, and also asked for interviews with the police investigators who worked the case, according to police records.

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Just spoke with attorney Tony Buzbee, who confirmed one of the women he represents filed a police complaint that was heard by a Brazoria County grand jury yesterday. They are deliberating whether to indict Deshaun Watson, and Buzbee expects a decision either today or tomorrow.

— Brooks Kubena (@BKubena) March 24, 2022

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I don't buy that O'Brien self-sabotaged at all. He would basically be making himself unhireable if he actually intentionally tanked the team's roster.

I think it's pretty simple. He didn't value draft picks but rather wanted guys who already knew how to be professionals. He gave away too much for Tunsil and Kenny Stills, and didn't get enough for Hopkins. Had he valued draft picks and young talent more, we wouldn't be in this mess. Or at least not nearly as bad.

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"It's not a new complaint," said attorney Rusty Hardin.

The Cleveland Browns said Thursday they had been aware of the case.

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LilSebastian13 said:

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Trade is done. Anything that happens now is squarely on the Browns. Going to be hilarious if he ends up having charges filed. And also good for the Texans because that likely means higher draft picks.

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Ag_07 said:

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All you guys expecting all these trade downs are gonna be seriously disappointed.

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Ag_07 said:

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Yep

Whether they knew or not doesn't make a damn bit of difference. The trade was processed by the league so it's done.

Guess they could always botch the physical and try and get it revoked that way but I don't know about all that.

Either way it's interesting with this new grand jury news. You have to think the Harris County DA has shared info on their grand jury hearing that this DA can use to help bring charges forward.

Worth keeping an eye on but in no way has any bearing on the trade. It's done

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Brazoria grand jury has declined to indict Deshaun Watson. Houston Chronicle was first to report

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) March 24, 2022

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Brazoria grand jury has declined to indict Deshaun Watson. Houston Chronicle was first to report

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) March 24, 2022

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Texan_Aggie said:

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The last time I remember a blockbuster trade up was the year the Redskins traded up to #2 to select RG3 after Luck was taken #1. I can't remember anything else so history suggests #3 is what it is and no trade back is likely.

Belicik does his trade backs with later-in-the-round picks. It would not surprise me if our 10 picks turns into 12-13, but the 2nd+ round picks are likely the best targets for this.

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Texan_Aggie said:

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The last time I remember a blockbuster trade up was the year the Redskins traded up to #2 to select RG3 after Luck was taken #1. I can't remember anything else so history suggests #3 is what it is and no trade back is likely.

Belicik does his trade backs with later-in-the-round picks. It would not surprise me if our 10 picks turns into 12-13, but the 2nd+ round picks are likely the best targets for this.

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Trey Lance?
Jared Goff?
Trubisky?

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rbcs_2 said:

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49ers were shopping the pick. Bears panicked. Happens almost every year.

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rbcs_2 said:

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49ers were shopping the pick. Bears panicked. Happens almost every year.

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rbcs_2 said:

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49ers were shopping the pick. Bears panicked. Happens almost every year.

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I hope someone else panics, and thinks the only solution to their problem is the number 3 pick, or perhaps 13.

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Ags #1 said:

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Is he considered young? Seems like he has some tread on his tires

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Texan_Aggie said:

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My favorite part was his slip about "getting back to his brand errr the person I was" before the allegations.

That or saying he had "no regrets".

I think all this comes down to the fact that he thinks he above all of this stuff and/or is just not a very smart person. I'm glad all this blowback is Cleveland's fun to deal with and not ours.

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