re: So is the consensus that Watson is innocent?

Agreed and there is nothing wrong with sex work imo or a person utilizing it

The potential issue is if he used his status to make someone do something they didn’t want to do. Or if he straight up forced them

Those are alarming allegations and the entire thing just feels gross

I will say I agree with the points in this thread that plaintiff counsel can only benefit from trying to get more people on board and that much if the allegations could be overblown

They didn't need to find him guilty beyond reasonable doubt. They just needed to convince people that something was fishy and warranted a closer look in a trial. If 9 women, backed by accusations from 13 others can't convince a grand jury that there is enough smoke to be looking for a fire, then I don't see how anyone can still think this dude is a sexual predator.

Also, I doubt the Texans owner is able to attract a decent free agent or keep anyone that another team might want after their contract expires after this. Players talk and they know how franchises treat players.