Again, I am not a Watson fan, nor do I think he didn't flirt with these ladies but being realistic... They are in home rub and tug artists, almost escort or stripper level girls. They knew who what was there, probably what he expected... not innocent by-standers here, the lawyer is a known douchebag who has done similar type scams in the past to force settlements it is what he does.
They tried to file charges against him and there wasn't any evidence which is why it twice was thrown out by a grand jury, phrase it out you want but you are either guilty of a crime or you are not guilty.
And innocent people and business settle lawsuits everyday.. it is literally why I have a job today and what my business does is to help business protect themselves from these predatory lawyers.