In a recent development, Rusty Hardin, the attorney for Deshaun Watson, has vehemently denied the allegations of sexual assault made against the Cleveland Browns quarterback in a civil suit filed on Monday. The plaintiff's attorney, Tony Buzbee, responded to the denial with a statement on social media, shedding light on the efforts made by his client to resolve the matter privately.

Buzbee revealed that he and his client had attempted to handle the case discreetly, given its seriousness and the traumatic impact it had on the alleged victim. The plaintiff and her attorney had reached out to Rusty Hardin's office for nearly ten months in an effort to resolve the matter privately. However, they claim that Watson's team failed to give the case the attention it deserved, leading to the decision to file a civil suit.

Despite the late attempt by Hardin to contact Buzbee's team after the lawsuit was filed, the alleged victim's attorney sees it as "too little too late." However, he emphasized that they are committed to working with Hardin and his team in a respectful manner to progress the case efficiently.

Buzbee also responded to claims made by Watson's defense regarding whether the quarterback knew the alleged victim. He expressed confidence in their case, stating that Watson is well aware of his actions. Buzbee asserted that the case is strong, and with the filing of the civil suit, they will pursue it with vigor.

In response to the new allegations, the NFL has confirmed that they are reviewing the case against Deshaun Watson for potential violations of the Personal Conduct Policy. This comes in the wake of Watson previously facing more than 20 lawsuits from women alleging similar misconduct, which resulted in an 11-game suspension in 2022. Hardin and Buzbee respectively represented Watson and the majority of the women involved in those cases.

The filing of this new civil suit adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal battle surrounding Deshaun Watson. As the NFL continues its review of the allegations, the case is set to proceed and ultimately be decided by a trial by jury.

It remains to be seen how these new developments will impact Watson's future in the NFL and the legal proceedings moving forward. The allegations against him have garnered significant attention, making this a highly watched case in the world of sports.