HOUSTON:The number of lawsuits filed by women alleging sexual misconduct by Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson rose to 16 on Tuesday as a lawyer for the NFL star hit back at the legal onslaught.
After a 14th civil case against Watson was filed late Monday, two more cases alleging similar misconduct by the player were filed in Texas on Tuesday.
Watson, 25, has been accused by multiple female masseuses of sexual misconduct during therapy sessions he had booked privately.
Allegations against Watson include forcing a masseuse to perform a sex act and touching others with his genitals.
The Texans superstar, who is regarded as one of the best quarterback in the NFL, has strongly denied…
