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  • @westside-steve said:

    That has nothing to do with it. I'm saying that he most likely but that the chicks that he did it to are exaggerating their traumatic experiences.

    WSS

    Exactamundo Steve. The reports were some of these ahem, "masseuses" were paid as little as $100 bucks. We probably will never know what they're getting out of this settlement, but you can bet the ranch it's way more than $100. Add a few more zeroes on- at least. 

    The remaining four holdouts are undoubtedly asking for more. Whether it will ever make it to court will depend on their asking price to make their hurt feelings better. As you opined, they're taking a risk that they could wind up with nothing.  

    @hoorta said:

    Exactamundo Steve. The reports were some of these ahem, "masseuses" were paid as little as $100 bucks. We probably will never know what they're getting out of this settlement, but you can bet the ranch it's way more than $100. Add a few more zeroes on- at least. 

    The remaining four holdouts are undoubtedly asking for more. Whether it will ever make it to court will depend on their asking price to make their hurt feelings better. As you opined, they're taking a risk that they could wind up with nothing.  

    Most of them were not professional maseusses... Sound like they were paid hookers to me...

  • @canton-dawg said:

    Which begs the question, if he’s innocent what is the compelling factor to settle out of court?

    Because those court cases could drag on for years.. Watson can claim he's "innocent" but there's plenty of claims by more than one woman stuff went on that was way more than what would be considered a "normal" massage.  

    It's like having 24 annoying mosquitos pestering you. He just paid 20 of them to go away.  Doesn't make it any less sleazy, but it was the smart thing to do. It won't shock me at all if the other 4 magically disappear when Deshaun meets their asking price.  

    @hoorta said:

    Because those court cases could drag on for years.. Watson can claim he's "innocent" but there's plenty of claims by more than one woman stuff went on that was way more than what would be considered a "normal" massage.  

    It's like having 24 annoying mosquitos pestering you. He just paid 20 of them to go away.  Doesn't make it any less sleazy, but it was the smart thing to do. It won't shock me at all if the other 4 magically disappear when Deshaun meets their asking price.  

    Someone will put out a tell all book... Count on it... These bitches aren't done by a long shot...

  • @gumby73 said:

    Sources... 

    https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/06/21/as-to-remaining-four-cases-deshaun-watson-could-use-formal-offer-of-settlement-procedure-under-texas-law/

    So the cases were only worth 50-75k? 
     

    Plantiffs attorney throws a tantrum and rounds up more “victims” after the criminal cases failed.

    Read between the lines folks 

  • @hoorta said:

    Because those court cases could drag on for years.. Watson can claim he's "innocent" but there's plenty of claims by more than one woman stuff went on that was way more than what would be considered a "normal" massage.  

    It's like having 24 annoying mosquitos pestering you. He just paid 20 of them to go away.  Doesn't make it any less sleazy, but it was the smart thing to do. It won't shock me at all if the other 4 magically disappear when Deshaun meets their asking price.  

    Someone will put out a tell all book... Count on it... These bitches aren't done by a long shot...

    @nickers said:

    Someone will put out a tell all book... Count on it... These bitches aren't done by a long shot...

    Doubtless... Some of them were already on HBO? I suspect they got a nice little "appearance" fee.  

    @sdbacker80 said:

    So the cases were only worth 50-75k? 

    Plantiffs attorney throws a tantrum and rounds up more “victims” after the criminal cases failed.

    Read between the lines folks 

    Yup... Old Busser-bee isn't dumb...  He gets a cut of every one of those 20 checks.  🙂  

    &  the 4 holdouts are only holding out for more $$$   

  • Settling is a tacit admission of guilt. Its also better for his career because if even one case stuck his career is likely over and he might be a registered sex offender. 

    I wish he was anywhere but cleveland honestly. 

  • @gumby73 said:

    Sources... 

    https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/06/21/as-to-remaining-four-cases-deshaun-watson-could-use-formal-offer-of-settlement-procedure-under-texas-law/

    So the cases were only worth 50-75k? 
     

    Plantiffs attorney throws a tantrum and rounds up more “victims” after the criminal cases failed.

    Read between the lines folks 

    @sdbacker80 said:

    1.) So the cases were only worth 50-75k? 
     

    2.) Plantiffs attorney throws a tantrum and rounds up more “victims” after the criminal cases failed.

    3.) Read between the lines folks 

    1.) 20 of the 24 cases would have settled at 100k...but Watson needed all 24 at that time... my guess? he got the 20 just over the 100k they offered..IDK.. just my opinion

    2.) also very True ! but remember the new case Hardin had that he knew nothing about? my guess? the 2 more suits that are on deck? Hardin faced the same thing again.. It may have forced Hardin's hand to settle the settle-able? IDK..Just my opinion.. My question is? of the 4 remaining? Who's left with actual sexual assault charges?

    3.) I'll wait.. hopefully most of those lines will get out... 

  • @sdbacker80 said:

    1.) So the cases were only worth 50-75k? 
     

    2.) Plantiffs attorney throws a tantrum and rounds up more “victims” after the criminal cases failed.

    3.) Read between the lines folks 

    1.) 20 of the 24 cases would have settled at 100k...but Watson needed all 24 at that time... my guess? he got the 20 just over the 100k they offered..IDK.. just my opinion

    2.) also very True ! but remember the new case Hardin had that he knew nothing about? my guess? the 2 more suits that are on deck? Hardin faced the same thing again.. It may have forced Hardin's hand to settle the settle-able? IDK..Just my opinion.. My question is? of the 4 remaining? Who's left with actual sexual assault charges?

    3.) I'll wait.. hopefully most of those lines will get out... 

    @gumby73 said:

    1.) 20 of the 24 cases would have settled at 100k...but Watson needed all 24 at that time... my guess? he got the 20 just over the 100k they offered..IDK.. just my opinion

    2.) also very True ! but remember the new case Hardin had that he knew nothing about? my guess? the 2 more suits that are on deck? Hardin faced the same thing again.. It may have forced Hardin's hand to settle the settle-able? IDK..Just my opinion.. My question is? of the 4 remaining? Who's left with actual sexual assault charges?

    3.) I'll wait.. hopefully most of those lines will get out... 

    The lawyers on both sides tend to know their clients, relative case strength,  defendant's assets/ability to pay, the other details that we do not know about. 

    So 20 settle at $75k = $1.5M.  And 20 at $100k = $2M.  We know about the DW guaranteed money so this means the women have a weak case, take the money and run.  I think (✔️)  that this is the case.  Weak case, quick settlement,  done.

    The holdouts either want their day in court,  justice   -or-   they're better poker players and they can either win their case or settle for much more later.

    I'm sure that they are proceeding with their lawyer's guidance.   We'll see as this soap opera grinds on........

    .......meanwhile we fans keep typing on.  

  • If he was innocent, I wonder why he had to “settle” the cases against him? ?

    @canton-dawg said:

    If he was innocent, I wonder why he had to “settle” the cases against him? ?

    There was talk of these cases taking years to go through one by one.  His entourage wants him playing football.  This is the way to end it.  (guilty or innocent) 

  • @gumby73 said:

    1.) 20 of the 24 cases would have settled at 100k...but Watson needed all 24 at that time... my guess? he got the 20 just over the 100k they offered..IDK.. just my opinion

    2.) also very True ! but remember the new case Hardin had that he knew nothing about? my guess? the 2 more suits that are on deck? Hardin faced the same thing again.. It may have forced Hardin's hand to settle the settle-able? IDK..Just my opinion.. My question is? of the 4 remaining? Who's left with actual sexual assault charges?

    3.) I'll wait.. hopefully most of those lines will get out... 

    The lawyers on both sides tend to know their clients, relative case strength,  defendant's assets/ability to pay, the other details that we do not know about. 

    So 20 settle at $75k = $1.5M.  And 20 at $100k = $2M.  We know about the DW guaranteed money so this means the women have a weak case, take the money and run.  I think (✔️)  that this is the case.  Weak case, quick settlement,  done.

    The holdouts either want their day in court,  justice   -or-   they're better poker players and they can either win their case or settle for much more later.

    I'm sure that they are proceeding with their lawyer's guidance.   We'll see as this soap opera grinds on........

    .......meanwhile we fans keep typing on.  

    @mjp28 said:

    We know about the DW guaranteed money so this means the women have a weak case, take the money and run.  I think (✔️)  that this is the case.  Weak case, quick settlement,  done.

    451-99068c6d07df86f8801c4d4e90be457c.jpg.82e6e7b2fd05cdcd818e229f4ba567e3.jpg  found it! ? <<(widen this) I was at a count of 17 of these similar weak cases..(included in list, was some of the repeat come backers) 

  • @hoorta said:

    Yeah, Watson is going to have to learn there's things you can't do when you're getting a massage. He may even have to go the route that's SOP in hospital ERs when someone comes in claiming that they've been raped.. There's always a second person in the room when they conduct the exam. 

    PS I'm betting 8 games too Steve. The player's association is for sure going to bring up naughty Bob Kraft getting off with zero consequences.    

    Lots of people hate Bob Kraft because the Patriots are so successful, sour grapes you understand. But Kraft went to a place that was basically a whorehouse.

    A good chance those or at least many of the massage therapists were basically hookers but you would have to bet did at least a good portion of them were not.

    Did anyone file a complaint against Bob Kraft?

    WSS

    @westside-steve said:

    Lots of people hate Bob Kraft because the Patriots are so successful, sour grapes you understand. But Kraft went to a place that was basically a whorehouse.

    A good chance those or at least many of the massage therapists were basically hookers but you would have to bet did at least a good portion of them were not.

    Did anyone file a complaint against Bob Kraft?

    WSS

    Did any of them have a HIGH PRICE, lawyer on their side?  

  • @westside-steve said:

    Lots of people hate Bob Kraft because the Patriots are so successful, sour grapes you understand. But Kraft went to a place that was basically a whorehouse.

    A good chance those or at least many of the massage therapists were basically hookers but you would have to bet did at least a good portion of them were not.

    Did anyone file a complaint against Bob Kraft?

    WSS

    Did any of them have a HIGH PRICE, lawyer on their side?  

    @browns149 said:

    Did any of them have a HIGH PRICE, lawyer on their side?  

    Who knows? Why? There are plenty of lawyers out there. Most of them happy to take a shot at somebody with as deep of pockets is Bob Kraft.

    WSS

  • @westside-steve said:

    Lots of people hate Bob Kraft because the Patriots are so successful, sour grapes you understand. But Kraft went to a place that was basically a whorehouse.

    A good chance those or at least many of the massage therapists were basically hookers but you would have to bet did at least a good portion of them were not.

    Did anyone file a complaint against Bob Kraft?

    WSS

    Did any of them have a HIGH PRICE, lawyer on their side?  

    @browns149 said:

    Did any of them have a HIGH PRICE, lawyer on their side?  

    HIGH PRICE lawyers are high price because they WIN and get big paydays for their clients.....but they cost $$$$ up front.  And most all have a great staff.

    I have a lot of good lawyer stories,  from inside our family  and out including a few interesting judges.  I used to golf with a bunch of them....great stories on the 18th and 19th holes.   😉

  • @mjp28 said:

    We know about the DW guaranteed money so this means the women have a weak case, take the money and run.  I think (✔️)  that this is the case.  Weak case, quick settlement,  done.

    451-99068c6d07df86f8801c4d4e90be457c.jpg.82e6e7b2fd05cdcd818e229f4ba567e3.jpg  found it! ? <<(widen this) I was at a count of 17 of these similar weak cases..(included in list, was some of the repeat come backers) 

    @gumby73 said:

    451-99068c6d07df86f8801c4d4e90be457c.jpg.82e6e7b2fd05cdcd818e229f4ba567e3.jpg  found it! ? <<(widen this) I was at a count of 17 of these similar weak cases..(included in list, was some of the repeat come backers) 

    We’ve heard at this point more from the “victims” and Florio and some of you have just eaten it up.   Things would have changed with the ability to confront some of the accusers. 
     

  • Settling is a tacit admission of guilt. Its also better for his career because if even one case stuck his career is likely over and he might be a registered sex offender. 

    I wish he was anywhere but cleveland honestly. 

    @the-cysko-kid said:

    Settling is a tacit admission of guilt. Its also better for his career because if even one case stuck his career is likely over and he might be a registered sex offender. 

    I wish he was anywhere but cleveland honestly. 

    Settling is just an agreement that both sides like better than going to trial. There are so many considerations that go into settling, that you can't look at it as simple right vs wrong. Maybe Deshaun would pay more in legal fees to prove he did nothing wrong than he would pay in settlement.  Maybe DW doesn't want this to drag out for years, because he wants to have a life. You could also equally say the plaintiff is settling because they know they have no case and are afraid of losing; otherwise they would go to trial and aim for the really big money.

    Also, these are civil cases, not criminal, so there is no risk of being a registered sex offender.

  • @5150k9 said:

    Well, if you look at the criminal aspect regarding guilt he is "innocent", because they could not get a grand jury to indict any criminal charges. And this was tried in 2 counties. However, having been part of the legal machine for 25+ years settlements are common even tho innocence is claimed just to offset legal fees in most cases. Im in no way saying he is innocent, but if they couldn't indict in a grand jury you have to believe that there was no evidence or very little of any criminal acts.

    True - it's "he said, all the women said", there isn't that much evidence that convicts, even though there would be appt schedules, etc etc.  The other four - were refusing to settle - which led to him not being a MIami dolphin.

    I hope he gets suspended for two years, and they trade Baker to the Panthers. I would go in person to watch that game.... (it's away).

    @calfoxwc said:

    True - it's "he said, all the women said", there isn't that much evidence that convicts, even though there would be appt schedules, etc etc.  The other four - were refusing to settle - which led to him not being a MIami dolphin.

    I hope he gets suspended for two years, and they trade Baker to the Panthers. I would go in person to watch that game.... (it's away).

    Baker sucks........get over it......nobody wants him even at QB pennies

  • @the-cysko-kid said:

    Settling is a tacit admission of guilt. Its also better for his career because if even one case stuck his career is likely over and he might be a registered sex offender. 

    I wish he was anywhere but cleveland honestly. 

    Settling is just an agreement that both sides like better than going to trial. There are so many considerations that go into settling, that you can't look at it as simple right vs wrong. Maybe Deshaun would pay more in legal fees to prove he did nothing wrong than he would pay in settlement.  Maybe DW doesn't want this to drag out for years, because he wants to have a life. You could also equally say the plaintiff is settling because they know they have no case and are afraid of losing; otherwise they would go to trial and aim for the really big money.

    Also, these are civil cases, not criminal, so there is no risk of being a registered sex offender.

    @hish747 said:

    Settling is just an agreement that both sides like better than going to trial. There are so many considerations that go into settling, that you can't look at it as simple right vs wrong. Maybe Deshaun would pay more in legal fees to prove he did nothing wrong than he would pay in settlement.  Maybe DW doesn't want this to drag out for years, because he wants to have a life. You could also equally say the plaintiff is settling because they know they have no case and are afraid of losing; otherwise they would go to trial and aim for the really big money.

    Also, these are civil cases, not criminal, so there is no risk of being a registered sex offender.

    Exactly. In this case he would have been an idiot not to settle....rather innocent or not. You can have them go away by resources you won't even feel. Criminal case is closed. Settling is an an admission of guilt as much as settling says the women were just out for a money grab.

  • @calfoxwc said:

    True - it's "he said, all the women said", there isn't that much evidence that convicts, even though there would be appt schedules, etc etc.  The other four - were refusing to settle - which led to him not being a MIami dolphin.

    I hope he gets suspended for two years, and they trade Baker to the Panthers. I would go in person to watch that game.... (it's away).

    Baker sucks........get over it......nobody wants him even at QB pennies

    @laiccm said:

    Baker sucks........get over it......nobody wants him even at QB pennies

    he only took the Browns to the playoffs year before last, not being injured. This is a solid article for people who don't know what they are talking about:

    http://www.trivisonno.com/baker-records

    Baker Mayfield’s Standing NFL Records

  • @laiccm said:

    Baker sucks........get over it......nobody wants him even at QB pennies

    he only took the Browns to the playoffs year before last, not being injured. This is a solid article for people who don't know what they are talking about:

    http://www.trivisonno.com/baker-records

    Baker Mayfield’s Standing NFL Records

    @calfoxwc said:

    he only took the Browns to the playoffs year before last, not being injured. This is a solid article for people who don't know what they are talking about:

    http://www.trivisonno.com/baker-records

    Baker Mayfield’s Standing NFL Records

    A lot of these morons are going to find out soon how good Baker is. Jacoby Brissett?? LMAO!...

  • @calfoxwc said:

    he only took the Browns to the playoffs year before last, not being injured. This is a solid article for people who don't know what they are talking about:

    http://www.trivisonno.com/baker-records

    Baker Mayfield’s Standing NFL Records

    A lot of these morons are going to find out soon how good Baker is. Jacoby Brissett?? LMAO!...

    @lodilobo said:

    A lot of these morons are going to find out soon how good Baker is. Jacoby Brissett?? LMAO!...

    Brisket is a fraud... Theres a reason he can't keep a starting gig in the NFL...