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Rusty Hardin Releases Statement on Behalf of Deshaun Watson

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney Rusty Hardin, who represents NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, has released the following statement on his behalf:

“Deshaun strongly denies the allegations in the Jane Doe lawsuit filed Monday. We have asked him not to comment further while this matter works its way through the courts, but are comfortable he will ultimately be vindicated.

“We will be ready to defend this case in court at the appropriate time, but don’t intend to conduct our defense in the media. We would ask that people be patient while the legal process runs its course.

“In the meantime, Deshaun is going to focus his energy and concentration on football.”

Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP, has built a solid reputation for taking on the causes of its clients and obtaining favorable results in commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, plaintiffs’ personal injury (or cases), appellate matters, and general civil and criminal litigation. Visit https://www.rustyhardin.com/.

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