While Baxley didn't appear at the conference in person, another accuser, Ashley Solis, did - tearfully recounting similar allegations of inappropriate touching during an earlier encounter in March 2020. The NFL settled with Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson despite the fact that he has shown no true remorse toward the women he allegedly (or, as determined by Judge Sue L. Robinson, actually) assaulted. Ashley Solis spoke out and Lauren Baxley had a letter she had written read aloud by a lawyer from Buzbee's firm, which represents all of the plaintiffs to file claims against Watson, during an . The judges language was baffling and disgusting. "This happened multiple times - and the remainder of the session was spent trying not to be sick, to not have an outburst, and to keep you covered," she alleged. Definitely not a slam dunk that well see Watson week thirteen. Buccaneers Alex Solis And Lauren Baxley Detail Harrowing Experiences With Deshaun Watson Sports Illustrated recently ran an interview focused around two of the victims suing Deshaun Watson, Alex Solis and Lauren Baxley, who opened up on how terrible the entire ordeal was. The letter stated: "Every boundary from professional and therapeutic, to sexual and . Two women have decided to go public with their claims that Deshaun Watson sexually assaulted them during massages. Following Solis' press conference, Deshaun Watson's attorney Rusty Hardin released a statement. They're the first two of 22 clients of Houston lawyer. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) My wife is a massage therapist and was trained to do that. I hope the fans are as considerate to Watson as he has been to these women. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Not just for my career, not just for my license getting revoked, but also for my personal relationship with my partner. Annoyed with the questions about apologizing. What was slightly unusual, Baxley however claimed, was Watson repeatedly expressing his "privacy concerns". On Friday -- one day after the NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) reached a settlement on an 11-game suspension and $5 million fine for Watson -- Lauren Baxley wrote a column for The Daily . Both women claim that the leagues investigators were obnoxious and interviewed them seemingly with the base assumption that the women are lying about Watson. nhpats2011 says: He seems annoyed that he has had to go through this. Two women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, have come forward to identify themselves as plaintiffs in two of the civil suits against Deshaun Watson.Solis: I was afraid. She earned a masters degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2009 and PhD from Florida State University in 2012, both in Marriage and Family Therapy. Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, an attorney for Baxley, read a letter her client directed at Watson. The woman gave permission for her letter to Watson to be read out loud to the media. Like Solis, Baxley said in a letter read by her attorney that Watson reached out to her through Instagram to obtain her services. good for you. Thus far, the NFL has taken no action against Watson, but representatives for the league have interviewed both Solis and Baxley to pin them down over their allegations. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Goodell and his staff made a big PR blunder. It also remains possible that the league will decide that he has failed to comply with this aspect of the agreement, resulting in an extension of his suspension. Wow, thats rough while he makes his $230 million guaranteed. She says that Friel. We loaded your account with your Twitter details. Hope she makes lots of trouble for Watson and the NFL. During the remainder of the session, Baxley said she felt "powerless and trapped", thinking of Watson's millions of fans, followers and his resources and income, and how "with a snap of [his] fingers, I knew my career might be lost.". Then Deshaun should own up to his conduct. Watson is facing 22 lawsuits, per ESPN's Sarah Barshop, with Buzbee telling reporters Tuesday his firm declined to pursue five more cases. I am a survivor of assault and harassment, Solis said from the office of her attorney in Houston. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. Two women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, have come forward to identify themselves as plaintiffs in two of the. Lauren Baxley has come forward as one of the in two female massage therapists who filed civil suits against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson. The lone holdout has explained her decision to refuse to resolve the case. Its a constant reminder to Watson that this is not over. The alleged victim, Lauren Baxley, said she was instructed by her trauma therapist to write a letter to Watson to help her heal. Getting in is easy. 2,059 Followers, 2,508 Following, 290 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Lauren Baxley (@laurenebaxley) The judges language was baffling and disgusting. The email you used to create your account. We wont be making another or bid against ourselves. "It is difficult to . Baxley's alleged encounter with Watson was shared in a letter read out by her attorney, Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, during a press conference in Texas yesterday, amplifying claims from her lawsuit. Its a matter of time before Watson refuses the beach towel & reverts back to his preferred and provided loin cloth. Baxley claims Watson then told her to "just grab it", meaning his penis, if it was in her way. You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. I am heartbroken for your family, for your loved ones, for those coming to terms with the fact that your charitable work and good-guy persona are nothing more than a meticulously designed faade to keep your victims silent and second-guessing themselves.. Also Read: Who Is Deshaun Watson's Girlfriend, Jilly Anais? Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Baxley's letter followed on from a tearful statement delivered by fellow massage therapist Ashley Solis, who recalled the "terrible things" Watson is capable of after he allegedly "assaulted her" . Attorney Buzbee said Solis and another accuser have spoken to the police but did not confirm what agency. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. In Baxley's letter, she spoke of how she was "excited" to work with Watson when he first approached her through Instagram last year, but quickly their interactions turned "strange". "We did not think that the facts showed that Deshaun did anything wrong with their client," Gaffield said in a statement. Hardin also said Watson and his representatives "will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department" as part of any criminal investigation. Follow Warner Todd Huston on Facebook at: facebook.com/Warner.Todd.Huston. "When you requested a pre-consultation phone call, I was happy to oblige," Baxley wrote. Only things he is sorry about is he got caught and its costing him more than if he hadnt have been a cheapskate from the start. While Baxley didn't appear at the conference in person, another accuser, Ashley Solis, did - tearfully recounting similar allegations of inappropriate touching during an earlier encounter in March 2020. Until all the information is released from the civil case, then we will know exactly what happened. ", "I can no longer practice the profession I love most," she said. Not that Haslam or Goodell care about that. Baxley did not appear in front of cameras. Vasteelerfan says: First name is Lauren, L-A-U-R-E-N. Last name Baxley, B like boy, A- X-L-E-Y. We are continuing to closely monitor all developments in the matter. Describing herself as "just one of dozens of women whose lives have been. I agree completely with Ms Baxley when she states that he will continue his destructive behavior. Not a member? Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. Im sorry, but its Watsons right to not admit to anything related to an ongoing case. August 19, 2022 at 3:14 pm An attorney read a letter Baxley wrote to Watson following the encounter, in which Baxley alleged. Houston PD has confirmed that an investigation is underway but no charges have been filed. In one case, plaintiff Lauren Baxley was diagnosed with "complex PTSD" by her therapist, according to court records, referring to post-traumatic stress disorder. "I quickly covered you with a hand towel as you tried to insist that you were both uncomfortable by the towel and you didnt mind being exposed. She then continued by claiming Watson had instructed her not to use her forearms or knuckles, but "my fingers for digital stimulation". Yes. "At such time, you moved in such a way that your penis touched my hand," she wrote. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone, Shame on the NFLPA, worse than the owners. ZERO. Lauren Baxley, one of the two women with an open lawsuit against Watson, told The New York Times that his return to the field was "incredibly painful to consider.". I found that a little strange, but if you were coming from a training session, not abnormal. We loaded your account with your Facebook details. Some days I feel like a hero. Not unless he just tells them what they want to hear in order to be reinstated. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. "Im furious that the talented and hard working young black man that gave so many children inspiration is nothing more than a predator with power," she wrote. Solis claims she now cant touch a patient without shaking, and revealed thatimages of Watsonflash across her mind during sessions with other patients. I couldnt hold it in anymore, Solis said. We also wont be having an extended dialogue about why you think your client did nothing wrong or how you want this to be a `learning'experience for your `high profile athlete,'as you refer to him. "I got into massage therapy to heal people," Solis said. Drop music and videos into the areas below. Buzbee said the report was not from Solis but another client. No idea. Vasteelerfan says: Baxley blasted Watson for allegedly crossing what she called "every boundary from therapeutic and profession to sexual and degrading". The woman, who was not present, was revealed to be Lauren Baxley. Lauren Baxley, the one woman (out of 24) who refused to settle with Watson, calls out the NFL and its fans for their complicity in the Cleveland Browns QB's return. Browns and Haslam should have never signed him. The lawsuits have all come from Buzbee'slaw firm since March 16, and all were filed by plaintiffs under the pseudonym Jane Doe. She said he told her she could just grab it and move it if she needed to. Im not afraid anymore.https://t.co/8qjAEhk3qr pic.twitter.com/fEXEoixHHA. At least five women said he ejaculated over the course of a session. See Brian Banks that spent prison time for nothing but a lie and revenge by some woman. "I got into massage therapy to heal people. Deshaun Watson assaulted her on March 30, 2020, in her home. Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, issued a statement March 23 denying the accusations. Lauren Baxley didnt know when Watson asked in a message that he wanted to bring his own towel, massage his abdomen that he would ask for extras?? Massage therapist Lauren Baxley - one of 22 women to file sexual misconduct claims against Watson in the past month - claims in court documents that the NFL star touched her inappropriately and. I have been angry at you for so many reasons since that day in June, Baxley's letter said, according to Brandfield-Harvey. After she read her statement in front of TV cameras, one of her attorneys also revealed the name of a second woman who made similar allegations in a lawsuit Lauren Baxley, who was identified as another therapist. There is a lot more to violence than injury, as anyone who has suffered abuse knows full well. Even one more victim is outrageous". Godel and the NFLPA got another one wrong. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. Many of the allegations align with Solis' account. But the cynical part in me says the settlement amount wasnt enough. The first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed last month publicly identified herself Tuesday and a second woman was named in a public. Massage therapist Ashley Solis was the first woman to put her name and reputation on the line to accuse the NFL star of misconduct. All of Watson's accusers apart from Solis and Baxley continue to use an alias. "Remember that name," Solis told reporters during a press conference Tuesday. I will say again, Baxley wrote, All non-consensual sexual acts are a violence, particularly when the predator far outweighs his victims in physical stature and influential power. All 22 women who filed lawsuits against Watson have similar stories. Calling the request an "ethical violation of massage practise", Baxley said she compromised by using the lateral border of her hand. If she doesnt want to settle, okay, see you in court in 2023. Also dont think for a second there arent people planning to protest every single game he plays in down the road. HOUSTON (AP) The first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit spoke publicly on Tuesday, alleging she was terrorized by her encounter with the NFL player and that he needs to be held accountable for his actions. 9 Keep fighting the good fight. "I told you that I minded and as I attempted to start the session, you clearly directed me away from a therapeutic glute massage to your anus.". Baxley, along with Ashley Solis, are two women who have chosen to come forward with their identities and tell their stories. Our ruling will be based on their findings. Lauren Baxley gave permission for a letter she wrote to Deshaun Watson to be read publicly at the press conference by one of the attorneys. Vasteelerfan says: All of Watson's accusers apart from Solis and Baxley continue to use an alias. 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Watson accuser: Lack of charges 'opened a floodgate of abuse, slander, and libel'. Baxley said she attempted to cover his genitals with a different towel, which she claims he later removed after becoming aroused as she was massaging his upper quad area. He claimed that some of the women were asked to sign an NDA before or after meeting the NFL star. Solis alleged thatDeshaun Watson assaulted her on March 30, 2020, in her home. Or the biggest piece of human garage on earth Aaron? How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? I knew he could destroy my reputation as a professional massage therapist if he somehow turned it around that I had initiated some sort of sexual contact, she explained. I am a former massage therapist, having quit the only career I have known in May of this year. Watson, 25, has not been arrested or criminally charged. Her decision to impose a six-game suspension arose from the distinction between non-violent and violent sexual assault. With attorney Tony Buzbee by. "I told you that I minded and as I attempted to start the session, you clearly directed me away from a therapeutic glute massage to your anus.". Tony Buzbee: That is completely up to them. During a news conference, Ashley Solis said she [] Be the first one to comment on this story. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He probably cant really admit to anything until all the civil cases are settled, but his lack of remorse is the scariest part of this to me. A big corporation settling and allowing this guy back in just because they are afraid of the lawsuit that NFLPA could bring. Then you asked if you could shower before your service. Lauren Baxley has come forward as one of the in two female massage therapists who filed civil suits against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson. Dr. Lauren Baxley is an Assistant Professor of Instruction and field placement coordinator in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program in the Department of Child & Family Studies at USF. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. ", Watsons lawyer Rusty Hardin claimed in a statement after Solis' press conference on Tuesday that her attorney, Tony Buzbee, "sought $100,000 in hush money on behalf of Ms. Solis to quietly settle the allegations a month before he filed the first lawsuit.". Baxley told Sports Illustrated she was also asked what she was wearing during her alleged incident . August 19, 2022 at 3:22 pm Lauren Baxley, a massage therapist is one of 22 women who have filed sexual assault accusations against Watson in the last month. August 19, 2022 at 6:33 pm Maybe she simply wants her day in court. A request for comment from Watson's agent on Solis and Baxley's claims has not yet been returned. Massage therapist Lauren Baxley - one of 22 women to file sexual misconduct claims against Watson in the past month - claims in court documents that the NFL star touched her inappropriately and exposed himself during a session in June. Her description of what happened with her is just so disgusting. All non-consensual sexual acts are a violence. He claimed that there is evidence of email exhanges to confirm this request made to Scott Gaffield, the General Counsel at the Atheles First agency representing Watson. Serena Williams stepmom's debts continue to spiral amid crumbling home battle, 'Glaring error' left 'habitual liar' Alex Murdaugh 'boxed in' during trial, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life after disgraced lawyer guilty of murder, Murdaugh sentenced to LIFE in prison after being found guilty of double murder, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual misconduct by 22 different women in separate lawsuits, in the past month, Attorney Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, left, reads a statement by accuser Lauren Baxley during a press conference in Texas on Tuesday, While Baxley didn't appear at the conference in person, another accuser, Ashley Solis (right), did - tearfully recounting similar allegations of inappropriate touching in March 2020, Watson has denied that he has ever treated women with anything but the 'utmost respect' and has rebuffed the claims, A statement published to social media by Watson last month is seen above, Solis said Watson made lewd advances toward her at her home office on March 30 of last year, Baxley blasted Watson for crossing what she called 'every boundary from therapeutic and profession to sexual and degrading', Watsons lawyer Rusty Hardin said in a statement after Solis' press conference on Tuesday that her attorney, Tony Buzbee, 'sought $100,000 in hush money' for Solis, All of Watson's accusers apart from Solis and Baxley continue to use an alias, Ashley Solis, who recalled the "terrible things".