Matts4313 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 6 hours ago, ET80 said: So... THIS is why the FBI is getting involved: https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/03/23/deshaun-watson-16-lawsuits-lawyer-says-qb-blackmailed If these cases get thrown out because one of these women tried to extort Watson, holy moly - that's not good. Thats been known about for a long time. I thought the FBI were involved because of the sex trafficking across state lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, Matts4313 said: Thats been known about for a long time. I thought the FBI were involved because of the sex trafficking across state lines. Depends on who you want to believe - we knew about extortion, we didn't know the FBI spoke directly to Watson until today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammymvpknight Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 10:02 PM, ET80 said: Oye vey - dude is screwed. There are so many ways that Watson can be absolutely screwed right now (though the word screwed underestimates the gravity of the situation). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, ET80 said: Depends on who you want to believe - we knew about extortion, we didn't know the FBI spoke directly to Watson until today. Them speaking directly to Watson is probably for an entirely different part of the criminal charges than them speaking to Buzbee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Matts4313 said: Them speaking directly to Watson is probably for an entirely different part of the criminal charges than them speaking to Buzbee. That's not what Rusty Hardin is saying: https://www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2021/08/18/deshaun-watson-attorney-fbi-interviewed-texans-qb-extortion-allegation "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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ET80 said: That's not what Rusty Hardin is saying: https://www.si.com/.amp/nfl/2021/08/18/deshaun-watson-attorney-fbi-interviewed-texans-qb-extortion-allegation "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. ????? I dont follow your logic. I feel like the FBI is investigating multiple crimes and Hardin is addressing the crime that makes the accusers look bad. Buzbess addressing the ones that make Watson look bad. Both events can be true. As far as I know though, the FBI is working with Buzbee about sex trafficking not extortion. Edited August 19, 2021 by Matts4313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, Matts4313 said: ????? I dont follow your logic. I feel like the FBI is investigating multiple crimes and Hardin is addressing the crime that makes the accusers look bad. Buzbess addressing the ones that make Watson look bad. Buzbee didn't go into anything outside of he talked to the FBI - nothing about the nature of the actual conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, ET80 said: Buzbee didn't go into anything outside of he talked to the FBI - nothing about the nature of the actual conversation. Didnt Buzbee say that he had an expert on sex trafficking present for the meeting with the FBI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, ET80 said: Buzbee didn't go into anything outside of he talked to the FBI - nothing about the nature of the actual conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, Matts4313 said: Didnt Buzbee say that he had an expert on sex trafficking present for the meeting with the FBI? I didn't hear anything about that from Buzbee. If you heard something like that, please share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronsWitness Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 12 hours ago, TitanSlim said: Woowee, this case is ugly with no end in sight. So your telling me drafting him in the last round on my fantasy draft thinking I might have gotten a steal was a waste of a pick..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronsWitness Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) @ET80 Fantasy aside, I havent been paying too much attention to this. Is there a chance Watson plays this year? What are you hearing without me scrolling back through 10 pages Edited August 19, 2021 by AkronsWitness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, ET80 said: I didn't hear anything about that from Buzbee. If you heard something like that, please share. It was posted on Reddit. Next time it pops up Ill post it here and tag you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 2:22 PM, Kael said: I just assume they have "ulterior motives". Jack Easterby inspired and driven "ulterior motives". They will probably as petty as they possibly can before bungling a trade. Based on their recent past, this is probably the best prediction out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 16 hours ago, AkronsWitness said: @ET80 Fantasy aside, I havent been paying too much attention to this. Is there a chance Watson plays this year? What are you hearing without me scrolling back through 10 pages I highly doubt that - legal issues notwithstanding (and that's a leap in itself, I know) Watson is dug in with not wanting to play another snap with the Texans. He simply doesn't want to be associated with Cal McNair anymore - and the Texans aren't really interested in trading him either, so he'll continue managing that "lower leg injury." If you add the legal issues to this, it's even worse. The legal issue is simply evolving - right now, the criminal cases are gaining traction, as the HPD Trafficking division is leading the case against Watson, and have submitted their evidence to the Grand Jury for consideration. If the GJ feels as if they can bring federal charges again Watson, then I'm certain Watson won't play... not only this season, but next season as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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