Rusty Hardin on Wednesday confirmed multiple FBI investigations are underway regarding Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, including one over his alleged behavior and another pertaining to claims a woman extorted him.
Hardin said the FBI approached his team in April about the extortion allegations. The woman who is being investigated filed a lawsuit that said Watson forced oral sex.
Hardin said he learned Tuesday of the federal investigation into the claims actually brought forward in the civil suits against Watson. He said he welcomes those, but simultaneously denounced the women’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, for bringing that to the media.
FBI investigations are meant to be confidential, Hardin said. The agency declined to confirm or deny whether any investigations were taking place, per its policy.
Hardin also acknowledged the presence of a grand jury investigation, although he said he didn’t know its status. Any subpoenas that might have been sent out would be a standard part of the process, he said.
The attorney also said that Watson has not yet spoken to the NFL, which is conducting its own investigation. The organization tries not to speak with the accused person until any criminal investigation wraps, Hardin said.
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Source: Houston Chronicle
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