A new allegation against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson surfaced Monday. As first reported by ProFootballTalk, a woman, Jane Doe, says Watson “roughly sexually assaulted” her in her apartment while she prepared for a date between the two. The details of the civil suit, which you can read here, have similarities to the pattern of behavior relayed by two dozen of Watson’s previous accusers, though this was supposed to be a date and not an arranged massage.
On Tuesday, NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy told reporters that, “We are reviewing the complaint and will look into the matter under the personal conduct policy.” Because there have been no charges filed—the allegations are contained in a civil lawsuit and not a criminal charge—and because the league’s review has just begun, Watson will not be placed on the commissioner's exempt list.
