Overview

• The Harris County civil complaint, filed by the mother of Ward’s child, alleges multiple sexual and physical assaults and seeks more than $20 million in damages.
• The filing details a June 12 incident in which Ward allegedly slapped, choked and threatened the plaintiff and forced oral sex while their 3-year-old son was present.
• The complaint cites prior episodes, including an April encounter and claims of drug use, with one incident alleging Ward was under the influence of crystal meth; these remain allegations.
• Ward was arrested in June on a third-degree felony domestic-violence charge and was arrested again this month for an alleged bond violation after testing positive for alcohol and contacting the plaintiff.
• The plaintiff is represented by Tony Buzbee; Ward’s attorney, Steve Jackson, says the defense will focus on the criminal case, while Ward remains on the Texans’ PUP list and both the NFL and team have declined substantive comment.