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.
Inside Day 3 of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton impeachment trial
The historic impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton is underway in the Texas Senate. He faces 16 articles of impeachment that accuse him of misusing the powers of the attorney generalโs office to help his friend and donor Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor who was under federal investigation.
Paxton trial updates: Whistleblower says going to FBI over Paxtonโs actions was โprotecting the interests of the stateโ
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
Texas woman claims ex-track coach groomed her for years for โunspeakableโ sexual abuse while athlete at HCU
A woman called only "Jane Doe No. 1" has sued Houston Christian University and former head track coach and recruiting coordinator Sesar Figueroa for more than $5 million after she claims in a lawsuit that she was groomed for years in a "trap" to have sex with the coach.
Astroworld tragedy: Lawsuit against Travis Scott, others settled with family of 21-year-old victim, Attorney Buzbee says
Attorney Tony Buzbee announced Thursday that at least one of the lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott, Live Nation and others involved in the Astroworld tragedy have settled.
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.
30 women alleging sexual misconduct against Deshaun Watson settle claims with Houston Texans organization
All of the women who have made, or intended to make, claims against the Houston Texans organization for its alleged role involving the reported sexually misconduct of former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson have resolved their claims, Houston attorney Tony Buzbee announced Friday. The terms of the settlements, to include the amounts paid each, are confidential.
โIncredibly damningโ: Lawsuit filed against Houston Texans for โenablingโ Deshaun Watsonโs alleged behavior during massage therapy sessions
Despite recently settling civil lawsuits for 20 out of 24 women who filed against NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, attorney Tony Buzbee is also filing against the Houston Texans for allegedly โenablingโ Watsonโs reported inappropriate behavior during massage therapy sessions.
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.
โDefcon 1โฒ: Two more lawsuits to be filed against former Texans QB Deshaun Watson, bringing total to 26, sources say
Legal woes continue for former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as attorney Tony Buzbee is in the process of filing two more lawsuits against the embattled NFL star, bringing the total number to 26, KPRC 2 has learned.
Grand jury declines to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, determining he should not be charged with a crime
A grand jury on Friday declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.
Attorney Tony Buzbee files lawsuit for 35+ attendees, including 21-year-old victim
Attorney Tony Buzbee announced Monday that his law firm will represent the family of one of the victims who died during Travis Scottโs Astroworld Festival, along with several other concertgoers who were injured during Friday nightโs event.
After accuser speaks, Watsonโs attorney says her lawyer asked for $100,000 settlement before lawsuit filed
Tony Buzbee is holding a press conference Tuesday to discuss the nearly two dozen lawsuits that have been filed by women accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of assault and harassment.
Deshaun Watsonโs attorney responds to lawsuit accusing player of deleting Instagram messages
HOUSTON โ The attorney of Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has released a statement in regards to a recent lawsuit accusing the player of deleting Instagram messages and contacting former masseuses in an attempt to settle. The 19th lawsuit against the quarterback alleges that โWatson is deleting Instagram messages and contacting those who formally provided him massages, in an attempt to settle. That said, he has not deleted any messages since March 15th, the day before the first lawsuit was filed. We categorically deny that he has reached out directly to his accusers in an attempt to settle these cases. We will address these issues, and others raised in these cases, in our formal response to the court in the coming weeks.โ
KPRC 2 legal analyst answers FAQ on Deshaun Watson case
The lawsuits filed accusing Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault have garnered national attention. I sat down with KPRC 2 legal analyst Brian Wice to discuss what could be next. And unfortunately for Rusty Hardin and Deshaun Watson, Tony Buzbee has put a crooked number up on the board in the court of public opinion with the sheer number of lawsuits. But as it is right now, we are in for the long haul.โThese are civil lawsuits, not criminal. What a lot of our viewers may not know is that on the civil side, that doesnโt apply.โWhat does this mean for Deshaun Watson as a football player, not necessarily as a citizen accused?
4 more women file lawsuits against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, attorney says
HOUSTON โ Rusty Hardin, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watsonโs attorney, has confirmed that the athlete been sued by four more women bringing the total number of lawsuits to 20. Attorney Tony Buzbee first posted about the four additional lawsuits Friday evening on Instagram. The incidents cited in the suits are said to have occurred between March 2020 and March 2021. Watson is a star quarterback for the Houston Texans. Note that none of the women are identified by name in the lawsuits.
The name โJane Doeโ appears to be a hardship for Deshaun Watsonโs defense team
HOUSTON โ The name Jane Doe has become to be a hardship for the defense team for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson is accused of contacting these women, many of who are licensed massage therapists, on Instagram, according to the lawsuits. โOver the course of the last ten days, Deshaun Watson must feel like a hitchhiker in a west Texas hailstorm. โโฆin the one case in which we have been able to identify a plaintiff, we have strong evidence showing the allegation is false,โ said Watsonโs defense attorney Rusty Hardin. โI think itโs a double-barreled shotgun that Deshaun Watson finds himself facing right now.
Attorney: At least 1 of Deshaun Watsonโs accusers attempted to blackmail him
HOUSTON โ At least one of the women who has accused Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of assault attempted to blackmail him earlier this year, according to the football playerโs attorney. Thank you for your patience and understanding.โDeclaration by Watsonโs managerThe following is the declaration from Bryan Burney, Watsonโs manager, as released by Hardin:1. In mid-January 2021, I spoke with an individual who I believe is the Plaintiff, identified as โJane Doe,โ in Jane Doe v. Deshaun Watson, Cause No. During my discussions with Ms. Doe, I questioned the factual basis for the โsettlementโ that she was requesting from Deshaun. I do not believe him capable of the conduct that โJane Doeโ has anonymously accused him of in this case.
Sources: Deshaun Watson had โcompletely consensualโ sexual encounters with โsomeโ of his accusers
HOUSTON โ Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson did have sexual encounters with โsomeโ of the women accusing him of sexual assault, sources close to Watson tell KPRC 2โs Vanessa Richardson. Those same sources insist the sexual encounters were โcompletely consensual.โ They also said Watson had โnon-sexual encountersโ with some of the other accusers, where he was simply given a massage and there was no sexual contact. Watson posted a statement on Twitter after Houston attorney Tony Buzbee announced the first lawsuit. In that statement, Watson vehemently denied any wrongdoing. Buzbee is representing all of the accusers, while attorney Rusty Hardin will represent Watson.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, March 22
More than 60,000 doses sent to vaccine hubs in Houston area this weekHere are things to know for Monday, March 22:1. The appointments are for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Bayou City Event Center or the first doses of Moderna vaccine at Delmar Stadium and The Parking Spot. As of Monday morning, all of the Johnson & Johnson appointments had been filled. People eligible for vaccination under the Texas Department of State Health Services criteria can visit HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 or the following direct links to self-register. AstraZeneca says US trial data shows vaccine 79% effectiveAstraZenecaโs COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths from the disease, including in older adults, in final-stage U.S. testing, the company announced Monday.
Tony Buzbee to submit evidence to HPD, Harris Co. District Attorney in Texansโ Deshaun Watson case
HOUSTON โ On Saturday, attorney Tony Buzbee announced his team will be submitting affidavits and evidence from several women, who accused Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct, to the Houston Police Department and the Harris County District Attorney on Monday. On Friday, four more lawsuits were filed Friday against Watson by Buzbeeโs law firm on behalf of female massage professionals. AdIn a press conference Friday afternoon, Buzbee detailed some of the lawsuits against Watson. RELATED: Houston Texans release new statement confirming NFL investigation into Deshaun Watson lawsuitsAdBuzbee described most of the victims as single mothers of different races. Watsonโs attorney, Rusty Hardin, released a statement Friday about the allegations:โIโm extremely proud to represent Deshaun Watson and wholly stand behind him against what we believe are meritless allegations.
Houston Texans release new statement confirming NFL investigation into Deshaun Watson lawsuits
HOUSTON โ The Houston Texans released a statement Thursday confirming that the NFL will be conducting an investigation into the allegations made against Texans star Deshaun Watson. Statement from the Houston Texans:โThe NFL informed us today that they will conduct an investigation into the allegations made in the civil lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson. We continue to take this and all matters involving anyone within the Houston Texans organization seriously. As my dad always said: โIf you are right, go ahead!โ And so we go.โAdThe Buzbee Law Firm has now been hired by nine women to bring cases against Deshaun Watson. In one exchange posted by Buzbee, Watson appears to ask one woman what type of massages she performs.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, March 18
Here are things to know for Thursday, March 18:1. Now, Pamela Bunkley, Jonesโ daughter, and her husband are suing CenterPoint Energy for wrongful death. AdBuzbee filled the second lawsuit early Wednesday but said the third one is the โmost egregiousโ to date. We screen each one, and I personally talk with and screen any individual on whose behalf we file. Lauren Hammelman said a man followed her in a car and then exposed himself and yelled inappropriate things to her before taking off.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee says heโs handling additional cases alleging assault by Texan QB Deshaun Watson
HOUSTON โ On Wednesday night, Houston attorney Tony Buzbee says a third case will be filed alleging misconduct by Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Shortly after, the masseuse claims in the lawsuit that she became uncomfortable and stopped the massage and asked to leave. The suit also claims Watson reached out to the woman months later saying he was in Atlanta and asked if she was available. The lawsuit says she has suffered panic attacks and suffers from depression and anxiety โ all of which she is seeking counseling to address, the lawsuit claims. The Watson cases remain allegations at this point in the legal process.
Texansโ Deshaun Watson versus Jane Doe: Inside the lawsuit filed by massage therapist
The lawsuit, filed in Harris County District Court, claims Watson contacted the massage therapist via Instagram to set up an appointment. Watson said he wanted the massage to focus on his groin area and that she only use her hands, the lawsuit says. AdThe lawsuit claims he eventually exposed himself from underneath a towel and touched her with his penis. The massage therapist is seeking โminimal compensatory damagesโ and has โsuffered mental anguish as a result of Watsonโs behavior,โ the lawsuit reads. The lawsuit says she has suffered panic attacks and suffers from depression and anxiety โ all of which she is seeking counseling to address, the lawsuit claims.
Texans QB Deshaun Watson responds to lawsuit attorney Tony Buzbee says heโs filing against him
HOUSTON โ Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has responded to a lawsuit being filed by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee. Buzbee issued a vague announcement on his Facebook pages Tuesday night that he will be representing โthose who have no perceived power against those who have perceived power.โThe Facebook post reads the following:โI am extremely proud to represent those who have no perceived power against those who have PERCEIVED power. If you have info or have been part of this, contact my office: txattorneys.com.โAdI am extremely proud to represent those who have no perceived power against those who have PERCEIVED power. Things are... Posted by Tony Buzbee on Tuesday, March 16, 2021Watson responded to the allegations once he got wind of Buzbeeโs post on social media. Watsonโs tweet read the following:โAs a result of a social media post by a publicity-seeking plaintiffโs lawyer that has apparently been filed against me.
Lawsuit accuses ERCOT, Entergy of gross negligence after Conroe boy dies during frigid weather
The law firm of Houston attorney Tony Buzbee is representing the Pineda family in the lawsuit over the death of 11-year-old Cristian Pineda. AdโCommon sense tells you the weather played a part in his death,โ Buzbee said. โWhatโs interesting about this whole ordeal is what these power providers and ERCOT knew long before many of us knew it,โ Buzbee said. Entergy released the following written statement about the lawsuit: โWe are deeply saddened by the loss of life in our community. We are unable to comment due to pending litigation.โAdKPRC 2 has also asked ERCOT for a statement regarding the lawsuit.