HOUSTON — The Harris County grand jury that convened to weigh evidence and testimony against the Houston Texans’ Deshaun Watson in a series of sexual assault allegations voted against indicting the quarterback on any charges Friday.
The decision effectively ends the criminal portion of Watson’s legal battle, which until Friday’s decision had run parallel to the 22 civil lawsuits filed against the quarterback.
The grand jury heard testimony from some of the women who currently have civil lawsuits pending and who also pursued criminal complaints against Watson. After hearing the testimony and being presented with information turned over by the Houston police, jurors didn’t find evidence to indict Watson of a criminal act. Watson was facing nine counts, said Johna Stallings, an official with the county’s DA office.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 03: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in…