The NFL settled with Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson despite the fact that he has shown no true remorse toward the women he allegedly (or, as determined by Judge Sue L. Robinson, actually) assaulted. All but one of the women who sued Watson have settled with him, too.

The lone holdout has explained her decision to refuse to resolve the case.

“I have rejected all settlement offers, in part because they have not included any sincere acknowledgment of remorse and wrongdoings, nor have they included any promises of rehabilitative treatment,” Lauren Baxley said in an essay for TheDailyBeast.com. “Watson still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault against me. Any settlement offer he has made has been a dismissal of his evil actions, and I know that unless there is an authoritative intervention, he will continue his destructive behavior.”

Judge Robinson found that Watson committed non-violent sexual assault. Her decision to impose a six-game suspension arose from the distinction between non-violent and violent sexual assault.

“I will say again,” Baxley wrote, “All non-consensual sexual acts are a violence, particularly when the predator far outweighs his victims in physical stature and influential power. And inherent and unspoken threats are just as damaging to the psyche as explicit threats. I will never cease my attempts to educate on this point.”

Watson is required to submit to an evaluation and treatment, before he is reinstated. It remains to be seen how either activity will have any real benefit, if he continues to insist that he is innocent. It also remains possible that the league will decide that he has failed to comply with this aspect of the agreement, resulting in an extension of his suspension.

Deshaun is a liar. Just admit what you did and move on. I would love to hear the opinions of his teammates that have daughters.

He may be a sociopath. Not that Haslam or Goodell care about that.

Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have.

“All non-consensual sexual acts are a violence”

Yes. I can’t believe this actually has to be explained. The judge’s language was baffling and disgusting. There is a lot more to violence than injury, as anyone who has suffered abuse knows full well.

Everything about the rulings on these cases stinks of privilege and a concerted effort to cover up and move on. There’s been no justice and now another wealthy abuser is being rewarded.

She’s not wrong, that’s for sure, however at least a couple of the therapists went back and provided additional treatment(s).

First, why this hate on the NFL over this and absolutely none for the NFLPA who was pushing for ZERO punishment? ZERO. Second, hopefully that treatment and reinstatement requires admission of wrongdoing; otherwise what good is it?

Watson will never show remorse because he REALLY feels he did nothing wrong. You can’t cure that mentality, or change that person. YOU can do what you are doing,…keep his behavior in the news.

Very respectable & grand role model

She is absolutely correct. I hope the fans are as considerate to Watson as he has been to these women.

NFL should extend the suspension at least two years. He says he’s a Christian? Then Deshaun should own up to his conduct.

Watson is now free to deny any wrongdoing without facing consequences from the NFL. Goodell and his staff made a big PR blunder.

Predators believe they’ve done nothing wrong at all, ands that’s why he’s shown zero remorse, and it’s why the chances are high he’ll be involved in another case just like these in the future. The NFL had the opportunity to do the right thing here, and any future victim of his will be including the league in their lawsuits that will surely follow any accusations of sexual misconduct. Also don’t think for a second there aren’t people planning to protest every single game he plays in down the road. I expect the Brown are going to regret this entire affair it’s not going away anytime soon, and it’s not going to end well

The fact that he shows no remorse and “stands by his innocence” will not help him when he goes for his behavioral evaluation and treatment. Not unless he just tells them what they want to hear in order to be reinstated. In any case, I’m glad that this lady is standing firm on not settling. It’s a constant reminder to Watson that this is not over.

..But he can play QB

sigh..what have we become..

“It also remains possible that the league will decide that he has failed to comply with this aspect of the agreement, resulting in an extension of his suspension”

No way NFL is going to do anything on merit that will prolong this. They want it over. That’s why they agreed to 11 games rather than the collectively bargained full season they could have required. The only way they will revisit this is if public pressure makes it apparent that it is in THEIR (not the plaintiffs or Watson’s) best interests.

Glad she is on this planet with us and I hope she wins.

Watson seems destined for politics….

kevpft says: Yes. I can’t believe this actually has to be explained. The judge’s language was baffling and disgusting. There is a lot more to violence than injury, as anyone who has suffered abuse knows full well.

There’s an old saying that goes “Nothing’s illegal unless you get caught”. Unless you are Watson and the judge redefines the rules to say it’s not illegal even if you get caught.

He needs to actually take a page out of Michael Vick’s book on how to man up and own what you did (both acts were beyond horrendous). Vick admitted he was wrong, fully accepted his punishment that included an actual prison sentence (not just a slap on the wrist 10+ game suspension). To this day Vick still volunteers his own time and effort to animal rights causes when he legally doesn’t have to. He actually shows true remorse for his actions.

Problem here is Watson isn’t facing anything other than losing money he can afford to lose and then move on. I promise if you added a prison sentence to this he’d stand a chance of being a new man post release.

What has this world come to?? A big corporation settling and allowing this guy back in just because they are afraid of the lawsuit that NFLPA could bring. Browns and Haslam should have never signed him. That way he’d remain the property of Texans and could just waste his time away there. If anyone has ANY respect for women they should cease to watch all browns games.

I respect what Ms. Baxley is saying.

It’s reprehensible that he even still has a job playing football. Ray Rice was violent towards one woman and was black-balled for life. Watson has sexually assaulted 20-30, maybe 40, who knows how many, and he faces absolutely no consequences.

An 11 game suspension? Wow, that’s rough while he makes his $230 million guaranteed.

Just the kind of guy you want leading your franchise. Way to go Browns brass….

Watson will do this again and all of this drama will start over

Good for her! Watsons claims of innocence of any wrongdoing, after his suspension was announced, was a mocking response to her and all the other women who came forward. What a total embarassment for the NFL.

Good make him go to court

Just think. First came back from suspension on the road in Houston. Texan fans gonna ready and rowdy!!

I’m fairly certain that any psychologist would say that the biggest problem with narcissist behavior, such as what we’ve seen happen with Jerry Sandusky, DeShaun Watson, etc., is that in their minds, they don’t think they’re doing anything wrong. Completely oblivious to the reality of their actions. That would explain the lack of remorse or acknowledgement of any wrongdoing, in addition to persistent denial.

I’m sorry, but it’s Watson’s right to not admit to anything related to an ongoing case. If she doesn’t want to settle, okay, see you in court in 2023. In the meantime, though, don’t keep demanding an accused incriminate himself. That’s the way the system works.

NFL Failed on this one.

From watching him this whole time it is my opinion – He honestly does not think he did anything wrong. IE he dos not get that his behavior is wrong. He seems annoyed that he has had to go through this. Annoyed with the questions about apologizing. If he does not understand that this is wrong he will do it again. So in that sense I 100% agree with Baxley. Again this is just my opinion from watching him.

Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have.

Thanks for once again proving that irony and hypocrisy are alive and well.

Watson’s punishment should be a year minimum with conditions for meeting therapy requirements until this lady feels he is sincere.

Hope she makes lots of trouble for Watson and the NFL

He probably can’t really admit to anything until all the civil cases are settled, but his lack of remorse is the scariest part of this to me. Makes him look like a sociopath.

“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone”

Shame on the NFLPA, worse than the owners

“Second grand jury in Texas declines to indict Browns QB Deshaun Watson. Another grand jury in Texas has declined to indict NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson just two weeks after a separate grand jury in a different county declined to indict him in a series of sexual misconduct cases against him” Allegations does not equal guilt.

Someone above had a good point — I wonder why his teammates, or other NFL player for that matter, haven’t said anything? They have no problem expressing opinions on other stuff. We all know the answer (bawk, bawk!).

NFL only interested in revenue. No integrity

The nfl should have required Watson only use male massage therapists for duration of career. I bet he wouldn’t request appointments from 66 different dudes….

He can just pay is lawyer to drag it out for 10 years. You don’t sue for an apology – are we to believe it’s just a coincidence that Watson is a multi-million dollar man?

I agree completely with Ms Baxley when she states that he will continue his destructive behavior. It’s a matter of time before Watson refuses the beach towel & reverts back to his preferred and provided loin cloth.

To finish, unfortunately, this isn’t the first or likely last time the NFL (and other businesses), put profit ahead of people’s welfare.

Godel and the NFLPA got another one wrong.

Can the therapists in cleveland he has assaulted please stand up and file suit against this predator

This isn’t that hard to understand…… if he says he’s sorry to her, then he admits guilt and will lose the civil lawsuit.

This guy will eventually end up behind bars. He’s gotten away with this, but a leopard can’t change his spots. He will eventually commit another crime, and won’t get away with it.

Good job, Lauren Baxley. Keep fighting the good fight.

I have to second “NFL failed on this one” Anyone that has a mother wife daughter a friend. Horrible behavior and yet a multi millionaire. Trash. Payback is a – well you know

pioniere says: August 19, 2022 at 4:29 pm This guy will eventually end up behind bars. He’s gotten away with this, but a leopard can’t change his spots. He will eventually commit another crime, and won’t get away with it. ———————–

People with $230,000,000 don’t go to jail

The idiots who thumbs down must be maga supporters.

Her description of what happened with her is just so disgusting

She could be making this all up. See Brian Banks that spent prison time for nothing but a lie and revenge by some woman.

Frankly,anyone can say anything they want. Funny how she doesnt describe in detail the alleged incident or exactly what he did

Rudy Guiliani claimed he was physically assaulted in that grocery store. Then the video was released showing the guy patting him on the back.

Anyone with any credibility would give details not fluff statements. She is really scarce on details. He said she said doesnt hold up in court nor should it.

Vasteelerfan says: August 19, 2022 at 3:14 pm Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have.

Thanks for once again proving that irony and hypocrisy are alive and well.

Watson’s punishment should be a year minimum with conditions for meeting therapy requirements until this lady feels he is sincere

And yet as a Steelers fan you supported Ben?

nhpats2011 says: August 19, 2022 at 6:10 pm Vasteelerfan says: August 19, 2022 at 3:14 pm Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have.

Thanks for once again proving that irony and hypocrisy are alive and well.

Watson’s punishment should be a year minimum with conditions for meeting therapy requirements until this lady feels he is sincere

And yet as a Steelers fan you supported Ben?

Didn’t the pats support their owner? Or the biggest piece of human garage on earth Aaron?

You do know Matt patrica and Julian Edelman also bought women off right?

Definitely not a slam dunk that we’ll see Watson week thirteen. Hes’s mandated to get counseling and meet certain conditions to play. Things like show remorse, admission to having a problem and actively dealing with said problem. To this point he has given no any indication that he is capable of doing that.

I see the next r kelly

Jimmypinthe416 says: August 19, 2022 at 6:33 pm nhpats2011 says: August 19, 2022 at 6:10 pm Vasteelerfan says: August 19, 2022 at 3:14 pm Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have.

Thanks for once again proving that irony and hypocrisy are alive and well.

Watson’s punishment should be a year minimum with conditions for meeting therapy requirements until this lady feels he is sincere

And yet as a Steelers fan you supported Ben?

Didn’t the pats support their owner? Or the biggest piece of human garage on earth Aaron?

I am on the record saying Kraft deserves the same discipline as Watson. But to be clear, neither Kraft nor Watson were accused of rape

More like the settlement check wasn’t big enough. These women have no morals lmao

Innocent people don’t make settlement deals. Only things he is sorry about is he got caught and it’s costing him more than if he hadn’t have been a cheapskate from the start. But since people will continue to watch games in record numbers and the NFLs money isn’t affected they don’t care.

If your client is inappropriate you end the session and immediately report him/her. If you can’t do that you shouldn’t be in the business.

Here is what should have happened:

We are leaving this to the Justice System. Our ruling will be based on their findings. As a result of not 1 but 2 grand juries refusing to indict Deshaun Watson, he will be suspended 0 games. End of Story. The NFL perpetuates these drama stories over the summer to keep them in tje news. The NFL is looking more like the WWE every year. And how convenient for the NFL that he comes back against the Texans. Yeah that doesnt sound rigged. That sounds as fishy as the whistle blew the play dead, the replay was inconclusive, all reviews are handled in the Booth in the last 2 mins of half and game, hmmm yeah that sounds legit.

This non-sense circus would have been over a long time ago. I find it really curious this woman’s statements. Allegedly, according to the NFL, Deshaun Watson always introduced himself as an NFL QB to these “massage therapists” Lets start with her comments saying she felt powerless against someone his size. Who did she think she was massaging a twig? Thats questionable comment #1. 2. I find it odd that if she allegedly what she said was true, that a grand jury would not have indicted him. This woman, whoever, she is has major credibility issues.

fan70 says: August 19, 2022 at 3:22 pm “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone” —————————————————————- I’m sure your feelings are a great comfort to his (alleged) victims…

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