Single lawsuit last remaining legal i sue for Deshaun Watson August 18 HOUSTON (AP) When the first woman accused Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct during a ma sage se sion in a lawsuit filed in March 2021, it was just Chad Henne Jersey the initial step in a protracted saga that would eventually encompa s 23 more civil filings, a criminal investigation and the po sibility of indefinite suspension by the NFL. After Thursdays announcement that Watson and the NFL as part of a settlement of his disciplinary case, the only remaining pending for the Cleveland Browns quarterback is one unsettled lawsuit.Now with the exception of one last civil case, he can look at it and say its closed the door on this matter, at least the legal proceedings," said David Ring, a California-based attorney who is not connected to the lawsuits and who has represented victims Len Dawson Jersey of sexual a sault. As far as the court of public opinion and how the fans react to him, thats something hes still going to be dealing with, I think for a while."Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the 24 women who sued Watson, was upset by the NFLs settlement. , Buzbee called on NFL Commi sioner Roger Goodell to do the right thing. After Watson had been by a retired federal judge who had been appointed by the league and the players' union to act as an independent disciplinary officer, the NFL appealed the decision and indicated it would push for an indefinite suspension. By settling this matter the way he has, Roger Goodell has proven one of two things: either his recent rhetoric was utter baloney, or his bark is much worse than his bite, Buzbee said in a statement released Thursday. The me sage today to all victims is clear, Harrison Butker Jersey if you believe you have been sexually a saulted by a powerful person, keep your mouth shut and go away."Watson was still with the Houston Texans when the 24 women filed lawsuits alleging he had exposed himself, touched them with his genitals or ki sed them against their will during ma sage appointments. One woman alleged Watson forced her to perform oral sex.Watson has long denied any wrongdoing, and was traded to the Browns in March.Yeah, I am moving on with my career and my life, and I am continuing to stand by my innocence, Watson told reporters in Berea, Ohio, after the settlement was announced. The lawsuits led to criminal investigations, including by Houston police.In a deposition, Houston police Detective Kamesha Baker, the lead investigator in the criminal probe, she believed Watson had committed crimes in the 10 criminal complaints that had been filed against the quarterback. But in March, Texas declined to indict Watson.Earlier this month, Buzbee announced Watson had settled 23 of the 24 lawsuits against him. Travis Kelce Jersey who accused the Texans of turning a blind eye to allegations against their former star quarterback had settled their legal claims against the team. The settlement terms related to the lawsuits against Watson and the Texans were confidential.Just because settlements and things like that happen does not mean that a person is guilty for anything," Watson said. Buzbee has said he would continue discu sing the remaining lawsuit with Watsons legal team.I think these victims look at it like its as a mixed bag," Ring said. "They didnt get everything they wanted and unfortunately in our system of justice, both criminal and civil, its hard to come away with a complete victory."___Follow Juan A. Lozano on Twitter: juanlozano70___More AP NFL: NFL and AP_NFL in this topic Cleveland Browns Deshaun Watson National Football League Deshaun Watson Cleveland Browns Houston Texans Neymar lookalike causes havoc in Qatar Tony Gonzalez Jersey during World Cup One Neymar was about to make his return at the World Cup 7 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Image of Pel shines bright for Brazilian fans at World Cup The image of a young Pel celebrating goals and lifting trophies with Brazils national team appeared brightly on the shirts, flags and banners of Brazilian fans gathering before t... Derrick Nnadi Jersey 13 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Spain or Morocco? World Cup pa sions blur in Spanish exclave The World Cup knockout game between Spain and Morocco will bring millions of fans on both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar together around screens in bars and living rooms to see w... 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Believe the hype, Bellingham is lighting up the World Cup Jordan Henderson knew exactly who to thank after opening the scoring in Englands 3-0 win against Senegal 2 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Mbapp is bringing soccer to a new dimension at World Cup Cristiano Ronaldos precision 2 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS