Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Receives More Than 1,000 Donations After Watson Trade
The Browns trading for Deshaun Watson was met with widespread backlash on Friday as the quarterback still faces 22 active civil lawsuits that describe graphic accounts of sexual harassment and assault.
But in wake of his trade, the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has received more than a thousand donations as of Saturday evening. The Texans traded Watson and a 2024 fifth-round pick in return for a ’22 first-round pick, ’23 first-and third-round picks, and ’24 first-and fourth-round picks.
The agency released a statement in response to the trade on Saturday, saying in part, “We understand the story surrounding Deshaun Watson joining the Cleveland Browns team is triggering for far too many of our friends and neighbors. For those who need additional support, please know Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is available to you 24/7/365.
“To the community we say, we see you. We hear your outrage. We feel it too. Every click. Every post and every tweet. Every donation sends a clear message.” The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center also included resources “for everyone who wants to join in the fight against sexual violence,” adding, “Together, we can create a community that is healthy, safe and strong.”
Watson has not taken a snap since January 2021 but was still paid $10.5 million in the 2021 season. A grand jury recently returned nine “no” bills on nine criminal complaints against the 26-year-old, and the prosecutor said this concluded the criminal proceedings against him in Harris County.
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