.Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson mentioned he was startled due to the most recent civil case filed versus him through a girl that alleges he sexually attacked her 4 years ago.The lady filed the suit Monday in Texas, saying Watson forced themself on her in the course of a dinner day in her condo in Houston in 2020. She's seeking upwards of $1 million in damages.During his every week media schedule, Watson, that will play today against the Jacksonville Jaguars, mentioned he was actually not aware of the charges before Monday." I discovered exactly whenever every person else discovered," Watson said.Earlier, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, released a declaration mentioning the QB "strongly refutes" the cases in the lawsuit.The organization is actually examining the lawsuit to view if Watson has gone against the organization's private conduct policy. Watson was put on hold 11 games in 2022 and also fined $5 thousand after being actually accused through more than 2 dozen females of sex-related misconduct." Deshaun highly refuses the accusations in the Jane Doe claim submitted Monday," Hardin said in a declaration distributed due to the crew. "Our team have actually asked him certainly not to comment additionally while this concern operates its method via the court of laws, yet fit he is going to essentially be actually absolved." Our team will be ready to defend this case in court of law at the suitable opportunity, however don't mean to administer our self defense in the media. We would certainly talk to that individuals be patient while the legal process runs its training program." In the meantime, Deshaun is heading to focus his power as well as focus on soccer." Watson stated Hardin's declaration is actually "precisely just how I am actually really feeling as well as what we're undergoing this method with." Meanwhile, the injured party's attorney, Tony Buzbee, shot back at the claim with his own on Instagram, claiming he got in touch with Hardin 10 months ago looking for a resolution and also Watson was aware of the female's insurance claims." We understood this lawsuit was the best significant and outright suit delivered against Watson to day and our customer, who is actually appropriately distressed by these activities, desired to attempt a personal settlement," Buzbee claimed. "Our company thought that was actually the most ideal strategy given the media tornado that happened neighboring the multitude of other claims." Sadly, Watson's team or even perhaps his legal professionals could not or would not offer this suit the focus it was due. ... Watson was actually well aware of this particular sufferer and her insurance claims immediately after it occurred and also Watson was actually once more advised back when our company submitted the first claim for the other multiple preys." Cowboys get out to a terrific start, Browns in scorching water with Deshaun Watson Buzbee claimed he has actually because been contacted by Hardin as well as his crew. Buzbee included that he has spoken with NFL counsel.Watson, who cleared up 23 of 24 public satisfies before being actually suspended in 2022, claimed he hasn't offered any believed to feasible discipline from the organization." My emphasis is actually figuring out Jacksonville's plan on self defense as well as focusing on my craft to be the most effective quarterback I may be on Sunday for this team," he pointed out. "That's something that the NFL needs to do on their time and I need to focus on what's in face of me at the moment." Browns coach Kevin Stefanski stated he carried out rule out benching the QB because of the claims." Our team'll permit due process play out and also observe the NFL's suggestions," Stefanski said. "We are actually 100% focused on Jacksonville," The 28-year-old Watson played badly in Cleveland's time opener, his initial video game given that going through shoulder surgical treatment in November.Watson has actually only created thirteen begins for the Browns since they signed him to a $230 million arrangement in 2022 after trading three first-round draft picks to the Texans.Reporting due to the Associated Push. [Want wonderful accounts provided right to your inbox? Generate or log in to your FOX Athletics profile, follow leagues, staffs as well as gamers to obtain a personalized email list daily.] Acquire more coming from National Volleyball Game Follow your faves to acquire info regarding games, news as well as more.