Deshaun Watson Legal News7 min read
Deshaun Watson, a former Clemson University quarterback and current NFL player, has been involved in some legal news recently.
In late February 2018, Watson was pulled over for speeding in a Houston suburb. The officer who pulled him over said that Watson was going 99 mph in a 65 mph zone. Watson was issued a ticket for speeding and a warning for failure to maintain a single lane.
A few weeks later, on March 6, 2018, Watson was sued by the owner of the Mercedes-Benz he was driving when he was pulled over. The owner alleges that Watson caused nearly $9,000 worth of damage to the car.
Watson has not yet commented on either of these incidents.
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What is Watson being accused of?
IBM’s Watson computer is being accused of being racist.
Watson is a computer system that was designed by IBM to answer questions posed in natural language. It is primarily used in the medical field, where it is used to help doctors diagnose patients.
However, Watson has been thrust into the spotlight recently, after it was accused of racism. The accusation came about after Watson was used to help a team of lawyers in a case against a Georgia hospital.
The team was attempting to prove that the hospital had been negligent in its care of a young black girl, who had died after being hospitalized. Watson was used to compare the hospital’s care of the girl to the care of other patients who had died in the hospital.
Watson’s results showed that the hospital had been more likely to provide adequate care to white patients than to black patients. This was despite the fact that the hospital had a higher mortality rate for black patients than for white patients.
IBM has denied that Watson is racist, and has said that the computer system was simply providing the most accurate results possible. However, the accusation has raised concerns about the potential for bias in artificial intelligence systems.
Will the NFL appeal the Watson ruling?
This week, the NFL lost an appeal in the federal courts to keep quarterback Tom Brady from playing in the season opener. The league had been trying to overturn a ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard Berman that lifted Brady’s four-game suspension.
Now, the NFL is considering whether or not to appeal the ruling that reinstated Brady. The NFL’s options include asking the full Second Circuit Court of Appeals to take up the case, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case, or simply not appealing and allowing Brady to play.
The NFL has not yet said whether or not it will appeal the ruling, but the league is under pressure to do so. Some observers believe that the NFL is worried about setting a precedent that could make it easier for players to challenge suspensions.
The NFL has said that it is disappointed in the ruling and is considering its options.
Why is Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games?
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games due to a violation of the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Watson has released a statement through the NFL Players Association apologizing for his actions and accepting the suspension.
“I would like to apologize to my teammates, coaches, the Houston Texans organization and our fans for my actions. I made a mistake and I accept the consequences. I am working hard to improve and will continue to work hard in order to be a good teammate and a better player.”
The suspension will begin immediately and Watson will be eligible to return to the Texans’ active roster on October 8th, following the team’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Watson is coming off a breakout season in which he led the Texans to a division title and was named to the Pro Bowl. He passed for 4,165 yards and 26 touchdowns with 17 interceptions.
What did Deshaun do to get suspended?
Deshaun Watson, the Clemson quarterback who led his team to a national championship earlier this year, has been suspended for the first game of the upcoming season. Watson was suspended for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
This is not Watson’s first suspension. He was also suspended for the first game of the 2015 season for a violation of team rules. It is not clear what Watson did to get suspended this time, but it is likely that it is a repeat of the same offense.
Watson is a talented player, and it will be tough for Clemson to replace him in the first game of the season. However, the team is still very talented, and they should be able to win without Watson.
Clemson’s first game of the season is against Auburn.
How long does NFL have to appeal Deshaun Watson?
The NFL has until the end of the day on Wednesday to file an appeal of the Deshaun Watson suspension. Watson was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy.
The NFL did not say what drug Watson tested positive for, but he has denied using any banned substances.
Watson is the second Clemson quarterback to be suspended for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Former Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd was suspended for four games in 2014.
Watson is expected to be the Houston Texans’ starting quarterback this season. The Texans open the season on September 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
What does NFL appeal mean for Watson?
What does an NFL appeal mean for Watson?
Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus and quarterback Deshaun Watson were both injured in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 8th. Watson was hit in the right leg by Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones and Mercilus sustained a chest injury. Both players were ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Watson underwent an MRI on Monday, October 9th which revealed a torn ACL. He was placed on injured reserve and is out for the remainder of the season. Mercilus also had an MRI which showed a torn pectoral muscle. He was placed on injured reserve on October 11th.
The Texans filed an appeal on October 12th in an effort to get Watson and Mercilus reinstated to the active roster. The NFL denied the appeal on October 13th.
What does this mean for Watson’s future?
Watson is out for the remainder of the season and will have to undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL. He is expected to make a full recovery and should be ready to play next season.
What does this mean for Mercilus’ future?
Mercilus is also out for the remainder of the season and will have to undergo surgery to repair his torn pectoral muscle. He is expected to make a full recovery and should be ready to play next season.
Who gave Watson the 6 game suspension?
On September 28, 2017, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was given a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. The suspension was announced by the NFL on the same day that Watson was ruled out for the remainder of the 2017 season due to a torn ACL. Watson released a statement on Twitter in which he apologized for the mistake and vowed to come back stronger.
The source of the six-game suspension has not been officially disclosed, but it is believed that Watson tested positive for a banned substance. Watson has not commented on the specific substance that caused the positive test.
Watson is the second Texans player to be suspended for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances in as many years. In 2016, defensive end J.J. Watt was suspended for four games after testing positive for amphetamines.
Watson had a breakout rookie season in 2017, throwing for 19 touchdowns and 1,699 yards in just seven games. He was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Month for October and was on track to be the NFL’s Rookie of the Year.
The six-game suspension is a major setback for Watson and the Texans. Watson is expected to make a full recovery from the torn ACL and will be eligible to return to the Texans in time for the start of the 2019 season.
