Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not be charged over sexual harassment allegations. A grand jury rejected the claims of the women involved on Friday.

Munich – Good news for Deshaun Watson: The Houston Texans quarterback remains a free man and will not be charged. That was the decision of a jury on Friday.

Twenty-two women had filed civil charges against the playmaker, ten of whom also filed criminal charges with the police. On Friday, these cases were now presented to a jury of twelve. The prosecutors presented evidence and testimony for over six hours. The grand jury directly dismissed the first nine cases, the tenth was not even presented.

About a year after the first harassment and sexual assault charges were filed against Watson, he is a free man from a criminal point of view and no longer has to fear jail, etc. The civil cases involving harassment, sexual assault, etc., were dismissed. The civil cases, which involve issues such as damages, are unaffected by the grand jury’s decision and will continue.

Watson won’t have to go to jail

“We are pleased that the grand jury thoroughly investigated the matter and reached the same conclusion we did,” Watson’s attorney Rusty Hardin said in a statement. “Deshaun Watson did not commit any criminal offences and is not guilty of any criminal offences. Now that the criminal investigation is complete, we look forward to proceeding with the civil hearings. We will defend these cases vigorously with everything we have. “

The athlete himself also spoke out to reporters for the first time in over a year, speaking of an “emotional moment. I will just keep fighting to restore my name and reputation in society,” the 26-year-old said.

On social media, he posted the words, “If you persist in the truth, God will set you free. “

When you stand on the TRUTH, the LORD will FREE you!

– Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) March 11, 2022

Comeback in the new season?

For the playmaker, the jury’s decision is undoubtedly an important step toward getting back on the NFL field, even though he could still theoretically be suspended as part of a league investigation.

In 2021, he was on the Houston Texans’ squad but did not make an appearance. However, a trade, which he had demanded, did not happen in that time. That could change now, there should be enough interested parties.