ESPN.com · Aug 18, 2021
FBI investigating allegations against Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson, possible extortion
HOUSTON -- The allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson are being investigated by the FBI, Watson's lawyer Rusty Hardin said Wednesday.
Hardin also said Watson spoke to the FBI about allegations of extortion regarding one of the 23 civil lawsuits filed against the quarterback, of which 22 are still active.
"In April, the FBI came to us and told us they were investigating a matter as to whether one of Mr. [Tony] Buzbee's clients had committed extortion in the way they were demanding money from Deshaun or what they would do if they didn't pay it," Hardin said in a news conference.
