Ken Paxtonโs lawyer attacks allegation that home renovation was a bribe
Drew Wicker, Paxtonโs former personal assistant, testified at Paxtonโs impeachment trial that his boss used four cell phones and ditched his security to meet with Nate Paul. But Wicker also provided Paxtonโs lawyer with a chance to attack a central bribery allegation.
Political warnings and accusations of misconduct: 6 main themes emerge in first week of Ken Paxtonโs impeachment trial
The suspended attorney generalโs lawyers focused on disloyalty and attacked evidence, while impeachment managers accused Paxton of excessive and obsessive misconduct. Neither side ignored the politics behind the case.
Paxton trial, Sept. 7: During new testimony, former AG deputy tears up responding to โrogueโ allegations
Former attorney general officials testified that Ken Paxton pushed to release confidential FBI records to friend and donor Nate Paul. They also denied defense attorneysโ assertions that they staged a โmutiny.โ
Paxton trial, Sept. 6: Witnesses claim AG was fixated on Nate Paul
On the second day of the impeachment trial, former officials in the attorney generalโs office say Ken Paxtonโs relationship with real estate investor Nate Paul raised alarms. Defense attorney accused the witnesses of โstaging a coup.โ
Lawyer: 30 women settle Watson-related claims against Texans
An attorney representing 30 women who have accused the Houston Texans of turning a blind eye to allegations that Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions says they have settled their legal claims against the team.
Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension
A person familiar with the NFL's investigation tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's decision to settle 20 of 24 civil lawsuits filed against him for sexual misconduct may not dissuade the NFL from giving him a lengthy suspension.
4 more women sue Texans QB Deshaun Watson for sex assault
HOUSTON โ Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been sued by four more women who accuse him of sexual assault and harassment. The claims in the four new suits, which were filed in a Harris County state district court, mirror those in the three earlier cases. Each woman who sued Thursday worked in a spa or giving massages and claims that Watson exposed himself, touched them with his penis or kissed them against their will. None of the seven women, who have sued separately but are all represented by Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee, are identified by name in the lawsuits. Hardin's statement said he is โextremely proud to represent Deshaun Watson and wholly stand behind him."
NFL reviewing sex assault claims against Texans QB Deshaun Watson after 3 women file lawsuits
DALLAS โ The NFL said Thursday that it was investigating allegations that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson sexually assaulted multiple women after three massage therapists filed lawsuits against the star player. In lawsuits filed this week, two of the women claim that Watson touched them with his penis during massages last year, and the third alleges he forced her to perform oral sex. Watson, 25, has broadly denied that he acted inappropriately and said he looks forward to clearing his name. AdTexans spokesman Omar Majzoub released a statement on behalf of the team Thursday saying it had been informed by the NFL about its investigation. โWe continue to take this and all matters involving anyone within the Houston Texans organization seriously," the statement continued.
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson responds to sexual assault allegations
FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. New Houston Texans coach David Culley reiterated Thursday, March 11, 2021, that the team has no intention of trading Watson, despite the star quarterbacks request to be dealt. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)HOUSTON โ Deshaun Watson responded to allegations made against him by a well-known Houston attorney who posted on Facebook that he had filed a lawsuit against the Texans all-pro quarterback. โWe became aware of a civil lawsuit involving Deshaun Watson through a social media post last night. We take accusations of this nature that involve anyone within the Houston Texans organization seriously.