The cases continue to mount against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Attorney Tony Buzbee posted on Instagram Tuesday that he filed two more cases, bringing the total to 21 civil suits of sexual misconduct and/or assault against Watson.
Yet, in his Instagram post, Buzbee detailed a lengthy explanation as to why he has concerns bringing formal criminal complaints to the Houston Police Department.
“Here is my worry: When I ran for Houston mayor against the CURRENT mayor, I called for the resignation of the former police chief,” he wrote. “I was thus reluctant initially in these important cases to provide info to HPD, at least while Art Acevedo was the Police Chief — even though my brother-in-law is a long-term HPD officer.
“Mr. Acevedo has now left Houston for Miami. Yet, I’ve since learned that my legal opponent, Mr. Hardin, has a son who is on of the exclusive Command Staff of HPD. I am not saying in any way that Deshaun Watson’s laywer, Mr. hardin, has a son who has a position that would compromise HPD and its investigation. I support his service, along with all Houston police officers – I think the rank and file know that. But, I am saying that me and my clients will go elsewhere to provide our evidence to investigative authorities.”
Buzbee has used Instagram and social media as a way to further publicize his case – a tactic Watson’s lawyer criticized him for in a statement last week, accusing Buzbee of “orchestrating a circus-like atmosphere.”
Allegations against Watson first surfaced two weeks ago. Earlier on Tuesday, Texans GM Nick Caserio spoke publicly about the lawsuits filed against the quarterback for the first time.
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