AUSTIN, Texas – Lawyers for several women who have filed a lawsuit against Dawson Watson on sexual misconduct charges are looking for documents from an NFL investigation at the former Houston Texans quarterback.
According to a motion filed Friday by women attorneys Tony Bazby and Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, the legal team is looking for any and all reports and files from the NFL’s Watson investigation, including recorded interviews, witness statements and communications. Instructions for the purpose of testifying by written question include photographs and “any other type of document in your files and / or documents related to the Dyson Watson investigation.”
Watson, who later traded with the Cleveland Browns, denied any wrongdoing and promised to clear his name.
NFL Discipline Officer Sue L. The hearing ended Thursday in Delaware with Robinson, a retired judge. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, Robinson asked for information after the July 11 hearing.
There is no set timeline for Robinson’s decision. A source told Graziano that Robinson is expected to “take his time”, although he is expected to rule on whether the 26-year-old violates the league’s personal conduct policy and is expected to take action next month. Whether or not to finally implement discipline before the Browns Open training camp.
According to Graziano, the NFL has been pushing for a suspension for at least a year, noting that both sides made several attempts to reach a settlement during the hearing, but could not agree.
Last month, Watson settled 20 of the 24 lawsuits against him for sexually abusing him while playing for the Texan team.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.