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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney says
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney saysAn attorney says he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean āDiddyā Combs.
Woman suing Browns QB Deshaun Watson over alleged sexual assault to meet with NFL, her attorney says
Read full article: Woman suing Browns QB Deshaun Watson over alleged sexual assault to meet with NFL, her attorney saysA woman accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual assault may meet in the next two weeks with the NFL, which is investigating the Cleveland Browns quarterbackās off-field behavior, the womanās lawyer said Thursday.
Tony Buzbee, Mary Nan Huffman advance to runoff for Houston City Council race
Read full article: Tony Buzbee, Mary Nan Huffman advance to runoff for Houston City Council raceBuzbee is a high-profile lawyer who led the defense team in Attorney General Ken Paxtonās impeachment trial. He is challenging Huffman, the incumbent council member.
Texas voters split on House, Senate handling of Paxton impeachment, poll finds
Read full article: Texas voters split on House, Senate handling of Paxton impeachment, poll findsRepublicans showed a more clear divide, giving the Senate higher marks than the House for how the attorney generalās impeachment was handled.
Ken Paxtonās prosecutors stumbled at times. But did it matter in the GOP-dominated Senate?
Read full article: Ken Paxtonās prosecutors stumbled at times. But did it matter in the GOP-dominated Senate?The House impeachment managers faced a high bar: convincing enough Republican senators to vote against their own political self-interest.
Paxton trial updates, Sept. 15: Senators leave Capitol without an impeachment verdict
Read full article: Paxton trial updates, Sept. 15: Senators leave Capitol without an impeachment verdictDeliberations are expected to resume at 9 a.m. Saturday. Paxton is accused of misusing his office to help a friend and donor who was under federal investigation.
The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution
Read full article: The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecutionThe House prosecutors failed to call a star witness and battled with the defense attorneys over allegations the suspended attorney general had been bribed by Nate Paul.
Ken Paxtonās lawyer attacks allegation that home renovation was a bribe
Read full article: Ken Paxtonās lawyer attacks allegation that home renovation was a bribeDrew Wicker, Paxtonās former personal assistant, testified at Paxtonās impeachment trial that his boss used four cell phones and ditched his security to meet with Nate Paul. But Wicker also provided Paxtonās lawyer with a chance to attack a central bribery allegation.
Political warnings and accusations of misconduct: 6 main themes emerge in first week of Ken Paxtonās impeachment trial
Read full article: Political warnings and accusations of misconduct: 6 main themes emerge in first week of Ken Paxtonās impeachment trialThe suspended attorney generalās lawyers focused on disloyalty and attacked evidence, while impeachment managers accused Paxton of excessive and obsessive misconduct. Neither side ignored the politics behind the case.
Paxton trial, Sept. 7: During new testimony, former AG deputy tears up responding to ārogueā allegations
Read full article: Paxton trial, Sept. 7: During new testimony, former AG deputy tears up responding to ārogueā allegationsFormer attorney general officials testified that Ken Paxton pushed to release confidential FBI records to friend and donor Nate Paul. They also denied defense attorneysā assertions that they staged a āmutiny.ā
Ken Paxtonās top deputy, the first impeachment witness, describes an attorney general out of control
Read full article: Ken Paxtonās top deputy, the first impeachment witness, describes an attorney general out of controlJeff Mateer testified that Paxton was so intent on helping Austin real estate investor Nate Paul that he worried the attorney general was being blackmailed.
Paxton trial, Sept. 6: Witnesses claim AG was fixated on Nate Paul
Read full article: Paxton trial, Sept. 6: Witnesses claim AG was fixated on Nate PaulOn the second day of the impeachment trial, former officials in the attorney generalās office say Ken Paxtonās relationship with real estate investor Nate Paul raised alarms. Defense attorney accused the witnesses of āstaging a coup.ā
Ken Paxton cannot be forced to testify at his impeachment trial, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rules
Read full article: Ken Paxton cannot be forced to testify at his impeachment trial, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rulesThe suspended attorney general argued that he should have the same protection from testifying as any defendant in a criminal trial. Patrick, acting as trial judge, agreed.
Tony Buzbee, lawyer for Ken Paxton, running for Houston City Council seat
Read full article: Tony Buzbee, lawyer for Ken Paxton, running for Houston City Council seatBuzbee is currently defending Texasā impeached attorney general. He ran for mayor in 2019, challenging incumbent Sylvester Turner while self-funding his campaign with over $10 million.
Ken Paxton legal team works to invalidate every article of impeachment before trial
Read full article: Ken Paxton legal team works to invalidate every article of impeachment before trialIf successful, the flurry of legal filings would halt the suspended attorney generalās September impeachment trial before it truly begins in the Texas Senate.
Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial after 'inflammatory' remarks
Read full article: Gag order issued ahead of Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial after 'inflammatory' remarksA top Texas Republican who will oversee Attorney General Ken Paxtonās impeachment trial has issued a sweeping gag order over the case.
Acting as Paxton impeachment judge, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues sweeping gag order
Read full article: Acting as Paxton impeachment judge, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues sweeping gag orderāPrejudicial and inflammatory statementsā from both sides have jeopardized the ability of senators to offer fair and impartial justice, Patrick says. Violators can be found in contempt, jailed and fined.
As Paxton allies press to avoid impeachment trial, House managers warn against āshamā proceeding
Read full article: As Paxton allies press to avoid impeachment trial, House managers warn against āshamā proceedingAll eyes are on a secretive Senate committee that is drafting rules for an impeachment trial. Those rules are expected to be presented to the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
āThese allegations are completely untrueā: Paxton attorney Tony Buzbee promises vigorous defense in Senate trial
Read full article: āThese allegations are completely untrueā: Paxton attorney Tony Buzbee promises vigorous defense in Senate trialThe boisterous and outspoken attorney will be matched against two legal icons who will prosecute the attorney general in his upcoming trial before the Texas Senate.
Bexar County Sheriffās Office opens preliminary investigation into Primo allegations
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriffās Office opens preliminary investigation into Primo allegationsBexar County Sheriffās Office officials confirmed Friday that they have opened a preliminary investigation into allegations of indecent exposure against former San Antonio Spurs guard Josh Primo.
Josh Primo, Spurs sued by former team psychologist
Read full article: Josh Primo, Spurs sued by former team psychologistA psychologist who worked for the San Antonio Spurs has sued the team and former player Josh Primo after she alleges that he exposed himself to her multiple times during private sessions.
Ex-Spurs psychologist files lawsuit against team over repeated complaints about Josh Primo; Spurs dispute
Read full article: Ex-Spurs psychologist files lawsuit against team over repeated complaints about Josh Primo; Spurs disputeāIt took the Spurs 10 months to do the right thing, thatās too long,ā psychologist said
AP source: Spurs waived Primo after allegation of exposure
Read full article: AP source: Spurs waived Primo after allegation of exposureA person with knowledge of the matter says a female former San Antonio Spurs employee has alleged that now-former Spurs guard Josh Primo exposed himself in her presence.
ESPN reports Spurs waived Primo for multiple allegations of exposing himself to women
Read full article: ESPN reports Spurs waived Primo for multiple allegations of exposing himself to womenJosh Primo has been released from the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced ahead of Fridayās match against the Chicago Bulls.
Travis Scott settles first lawsuit with victimās family following deadly Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: Travis Scott settles first lawsuit with victimās family following deadly Astroworld tragedyTravis Scott has settled his first lawsuit with one of the victims of the Astroworld tragedy that left 10 people dead.
Lawyer: 30 women settle Watson-related claims against Texans
Read full article: Lawyer: 30 women settle Watson-related claims against TexansAn attorney representing 30 women who have accused the Houston Texans of turning a blind eye to allegations that Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions says they have settled their legal claims against the team.
Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension
Read full article: Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspensionA person familiar with the NFL's investigation tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's decision to settle 20 of 24 civil lawsuits filed against him for sexual misconduct may not dissuade the NFL from giving him a lengthy suspension.
Browns' Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
Read full article: Browns' Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapistsA 24th woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also awaiting possible discipline from the NFL.
Browns QB Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd massage therapist
Read full article: Browns QB Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd massage therapistAnother massage therapist has filed a civil lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, raising the number of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct to 23.
QB Watson's legal woes far from over as he reports to Browns
Read full article: QB Watson's legal woes far from over as he reports to BrownsWhile Deshaun Watsonās NFL career has resumed with the Browns after grand juries declined to indict him on any criminal charges over sexual misconduct allegations, his legal problems aren't over.
No indictment for Texans QB Watson over sex assault claims
Read full article: No indictment for Texans QB Watson over sex assault claimsA grand jury has declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits from 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.
Attorney: FBI probing allegations tied to Texans quarterback
Read full article: Attorney: FBI probing allegations tied to Texans quarterbackAn attorney for 22 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment says he and some of his clients have spoken to the FBI about the case.
Hearings result in 13 of Texans QB's accusers being ID'd
Read full article: Hearings result in 13 of Texans QB's accusers being ID'dThe names of 13 of the 22 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment will be made public following court hearings.
4 more women sue Texans QB Deshaun Watson for sex assault
Read full article: 4 more women sue Texans QB Deshaun Watson for sex assaultHOUSTON ā Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been sued by four more women who accuse him of sexual assault and harassment. The claims in the four new suits, which were filed in a Harris County state district court, mirror those in the three earlier cases. Each woman who sued Thursday worked in a spa or giving massages and claims that Watson exposed himself, touched them with his penis or kissed them against their will. None of the seven women, who have sued separately but are all represented by Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee, are identified by name in the lawsuits. Hardin's statement said he is āextremely proud to represent Deshaun Watson and wholly stand behind him."
NFL reviewing sex assault claims against Texans QB Deshaun Watson after 3 women file lawsuits
Read full article: NFL reviewing sex assault claims against Texans QB Deshaun Watson after 3 women file lawsuitsDALLAS ā The NFL said Thursday that it was investigating allegations that Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson sexually assaulted multiple women after three massage therapists filed lawsuits against the star player. In lawsuits filed this week, two of the women claim that Watson touched them with his penis during massages last year, and the third alleges he forced her to perform oral sex. Watson, 25, has broadly denied that he acted inappropriately and said he looks forward to clearing his name. AdTexans spokesman Omar Majzoub released a statement on behalf of the team Thursday saying it had been informed by the NFL about its investigation. āWe continue to take this and all matters involving anyone within the Houston Texans organization seriously," the statement continued.
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson responds to sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson responds to sexual assault allegationsFILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. New Houston Texans coach David Culley reiterated Thursday, March 11, 2021, that the team has no intention of trading Watson, despite the star quarterbacks request to be dealt. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)HOUSTON ā Deshaun Watson responded to allegations made against him by a well-known Houston attorney who posted on Facebook that he had filed a lawsuit against the Texans all-pro quarterback. āWe became aware of a civil lawsuit involving Deshaun Watson through a social media post last night. We take accusations of this nature that involve anyone within the Houston Texans organization seriously.