- Lawyers had tried to delay depositions in lawsuits
- 22 women accuse quarterback of improper sexual conduct
A judge has declined efforts by attorneys for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to delay all depositions in connection with lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of sexual assault and harassment.
During a court hearing on Monday, defense attorney Rusty Hardin had asked that depositions in the case be delayed until after an ongoing criminal investigation of the allegations against Watson concluded.
