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Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward has been accused of physically and sexually assaulting the mother of his three-year-old son while under the influence of crystal meth, according to a civil lawsuit filed in Texas on Wednesday.

The lawsuit, which was filed in Harris County District Court, is in addition to the criminal charge Ward faces following a June 12 arrest on a felony domestic violence charge. He was accused of choking Cristy West, with whom he was in a long-term relationship.

Ward, 34, was also arrested earlier this month for testing positive for alcohol, which was a violation of his bond.

The civil suit, in which West is being represented by Tony Buzbee, is seeking more than $20 million in damages. Buzbee has represented victims in ma

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