Deshaun Watson Suspended Six N.F.L. Games for Sexual Misconduct

Sources say that the ex-Texans quarterback who signed a $230million guaranteed contract with Cleveland Browns won't be fined.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson participated in training camp last week as an arbitrator weighed whether he violated the N.F.L.’s personal conduct policy

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Deshaun 'Watson, the Cleveland Browns' quarterback, was suspended for six games Monday by the N.F.L. for violating its personal conduct policy.

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He was not fined according to a person who knew the matter but was not permitted to speak publicly. The N.F.L Players Association did not immediately respond to calls for comment.

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Sue L. Robinson (retired federal judge) was jointly appointed by N.F.L. to make the ruling. The ruling was made by Sue L. Robinson, a retired federal judge jointly appointed by the N.F.L.

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The league and players union have three days to file a written appeal. This would be handled either by Commissioner Roger Goodell, or another person of their choice.

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In a statement, the players union stated that it will not appeal Robinson's decision and called upon the N.F.L. The ruling should be allowed to stand.

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Watson will be eligible for a return to play when he is reinstated from suspension. It will have been approximately 22 months since Watson last played in an N.F.L. game.

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After a 15-month investigation into claims that Watson, the Houston Texans' quarterback, had sexually coerced and lewd behavior towards women he employed for massages, the ruling was reached.

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Watson denied the allegations and grand juries from two Texas counties declined Watson criminal charges.

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Watson reached settlements with all 24 of the women who had filed civil lawsuits against Watson.

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