On March 11, I sat in a secure room with five other women who claimed that my abuser, Deshaun Watson, had also assaulted them.Some of these women had civil cases against . The fact that he shows no remorse and stands by his innocence will not help him when he goes for his behavioral evaluation and treatment. This is your queue. Hardin also said Watson and his representatives "will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department" as part of any criminal investigation. Most of the alleged incidents took place in Houston, according to the lawsuits. 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. Deshaun is an idiot. 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. All of Watson's accusers apart from Solis and Baxley continue to use an alias. 2,883 Followers, 572 Following, 63 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from lauren baxley (@lauren.baxley) There were layers and layers to what was happening in my mind, but physically, I felt like I was chained to that table.. She said that after the session, she felt . The email you used to create your account. "Remember that name," Solis told reporters during a press conference Tuesday. I have to second NFL failed on this one Anyone that has a mother wife daughter a friend. The 33-year-old body care expert came forward after Solis named herself publicly as one of Watson's victims. She was the first of 22 women to file a lawsuit against Watson. Dont book an appointment in the first place and walk out of the room the first sign of inappropriate conduct. Watson, 25, has not been arrested or criminally charged. Deshaun Watson's accuser Lauren Baxley age appears to be somewhere around 30 to 35 years old. 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. He claimed that some of the women were asked to sign an NDA before or after meeting the NFL star. Both women claim that the leagues investigators were obnoxious and interviewed them seemingly with the base assumption that the women are lying about Watson. Following Solis' press conference, Deshaun Watson's attorney Rusty Hardin released a statement. This is how youll be known on Myspace. 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. "We believed then - and fully believe now - that Deshaun learned a lesson about putting himself in this type of situation by interacting with people he does not know. Texan fans gonna ready and rowdy!! Getting in is easy. "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. The idiots who thumbs down must be maga supporters. He may be a sociopath. Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing Solis, claims that there are now 22 alleged victims under consideration at his firm. I hope the fans are as considerate to Watson as he has been to these women. Two of the accusers, Lauren Baxley and Ashley Soli, met with reporters from Sports Illustrated this. Didnt the pats support their owner? ZERO. He claimed that some of the women were asked to sign an NDA before or after meeting the NFL star. We loaded your account with your Facebook details. 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. so you will maintain both your moral and economic status. Watson has sexually assaulted 20-30, maybe 40, who knows how many, and he faces absolutely no consequences. 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. Jimmypinthe416 says: I am the remaining plaintiff against Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback who harassed and committed indecent assault against me", she wrote. During the press conference, a lawyer working with Buzbee read a letter to Watson from another accuser, a massage therapist named Lauren Baxley. Deshaun Watson is my assaulter and my harasser. They are a range of emotions: guilt, embarrassment, shame, courage, anger, sadness and numbness. She is one of 22 women who have filed a complaint against Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Houston Texans. Lauren Baxley, a 33-year-old licensed massage therapist who is also among the 22 plaintiffs suing Watson, spoke to SI in a separate interview, her first since filing suit. An ESPN examination of lawsuits filed against Watson and interviews with six others who were hired to massage him reveal a complex portrait of a man on a seemingly insatiable hunt for massage therapy. Lauren Baxley revealed her identity through a letter that she wrote and it was read at the press conference. Baxley told Sports Illustrated she was also asked what she was wearing during her alleged incident . Funny how she doesnt describe in detail the alleged incident or exactly what he did. Watson is required to submit to an evaluation and treatment, before he is reinstated. There is a lot more to violence than injury, as anyone who has suffered abuse knows full well. Solis says Watson instead grabbed his penis and put it onto her hand, Sports Illustrated explained. "My name is Lauren Baxley. 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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. "I am a survivor of assault and harassment, Deshaun Watson is my assaulter and my harasser. NFL investigators Lisa Friel and Jennifer Gaffney, former prosecutors now running the league's personal conduct policy investigations, were the ones who talked to Solis, Lauren Baxley and another . "I am survivor of assault and harassment, Deshaun Watson is my assaulter and my harasser," Solis said, adding that she has struggled through panic attacks, anxiety, depression. I acknowledge that I have read and accept the Terms of Use That being said Im glad he did say it cause it screwed the browns and they deserve everything for the way they manipulated his contract. And how convenient for the NFL that he comes back against the Texans. 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. During a news conference, Ashley Solis said she [] Baxley claims that Watson refused to drape a towel or sheet over himself when she came into the room to massage him and added, From the very first minute of the session, he was exposing his genitals to me.. A big corporation settling and allowing this guy back in just because they are afraid of the lawsuit that NFLPA could bring. "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. Yes. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. You rejected it," Buzbee wrote Feb. 19, according to the release. " First, why this hate on the NFL over this and absolutely none for the NFLPA who was pushing for ZERO punishment? 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. Cleveland.com via AP Baxley wrote that she was "forced into quitting for the sake of my health" and safety in June 2020. Ashley Solis appeared live at a press conference that was held by her attorney Tony Buzbee. If he does not understand that this is wrong he will do it again. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Rudy Guiliani claimed he was physically assaulted in that grocery store. Perhaps you should find him a lawyer here so you can apprise both you and your client of the landscape here and who you are dealing with. I have rejected all settlement offers, in part because they have not included any sincere acknowledgment of remorse and wrongdoings, nor have they included any promises of rehabilitative treatment. Also Read: Who Is Deshaun Watson's Girlfriend, Jilly Anais? Thanks for once again proving that irony and hypocrisy are alive and well. The two women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, both alleged sexual misconduct by Watson when the gave him massages. Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, an attorney for Baxley, read a letter her client directed at Watson: A letter from another woman who has filed suit against Deshaun Watson is being read. She said one of the reasons she was . Although the first civil lawsuits against Watson were filed more than 17 months ago and Baxley's alleged encounter with him occurred in June 2020, she hasn't been so quick to move forward or . Watson still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault against me. - She said he told her she could just grab it and move it if she needed to. That woman isnt here. , People with $230,000,000 dont go to jail. The Texans are complicit in this they clearly enabled Watsons behavior. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. Then you asked if you could shower before your service. Trash. "I continued to the best of my ability to give you therapeutic treatment, but clearly that wasnt what you were seeking.". Hope she makes lots of trouble for Watson and the NFL. Im not afraid anymore.https://t.co/8qjAEhk3qr pic.twitter.com/fEXEoixHHA. 9 Speaker 4: Tony, how many of your clients will be making [inaudible 00:41:07]? Brandfield-Harvey read a letter from Baxley that Baxley had addressed to Watson. Lauren Baxley wrote a guest piece for The Daily Beast that was published on Friday in which she identified herself as the remaining plaintiff against Watson. Godel and the NFLPA got another one wrong. We wont be making another or bid against ourselves. Tony Buzbee then delivered a packet of DMs, Plane Tickets, Texts, and other materials that back up the 22 accusers claims that Watson preyed on them during massages. I have rejected all settlement offers, in part because they have not included any sincere acknowledgment of remorse and wrongdoings, nor have they included any promises of rehabilitative treatment, Lauren Baxley said in an essay for TheDailyBeast.com. MORE VIDEOS. The woman gave permission for her letter to Watson to be read out loud to the media. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. "We did not think that the facts showed that Deshaun did anything wrong with their client," the statement said. "We did not think that the facts showed that Deshaun did anything wrong with their client," Gaffield said in a statement. My wife is a massage therapist and was trained to do that. He seems annoyed that he has had to go through this. 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. "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.". None of us know exactly what went on. The judges language was baffling and disgusting. In the months since the alleged encounter on June 2, Baxley said she has been angry at Watson for a number of reasons. But Mr. Buzbee informed us that he was unwilling to do so. 2,059 Followers, 2,508 Following, 290 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Lauren Baxley (@laurenebaxley) Makes him look like a sociopath. fan70 says: She feared speaking out, though. Not that Haslam or Goodell care about that. An 11 game suspension? "We believed then - and fully believe now - that Deshaun learned a lesson about putting himself in this type of situation by interacting with people he does not know. 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. We welcome this long overdue development, Hardin said in a statement Friday. But the cynical part in me says the settlement amount wasnt enough. 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. 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. An attorney reads a letter form Lauren Baxley who is accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of assault. This guy will eventually end up behind bars. The complaint said she "found it somewhat peculiar that a NFL player would request a massage from her" because she didn't have a pre-existing working relationship with Watson or another Texans player. ", Pondering what Watson's remarks meant, Baxley said: "If all you wanted was professional work then maybe other therapists were star-struck by your local celebrity. Watson is now free to deny any wrongdoing without facing consequences from the NFL. Ashley Solis, Lauren Baxley Come Forward as Plaintiffs in Deshaun Watson Lawsuits Joseph Zucker April 6, 2021 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Two women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, came forward. The Houston Police Department said Friday it was investigating a criminal complaint it received concerning Watson, though the nature of the complaint was not announced. You can always edit this or any other info in settings after joining. The licensed therapist and business owner says that Watson made sexual advances when he came to her home for a massage session in March of 2020. Baxley alleges that Watson also accosted her in June of 2020. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Also dont think for a second there arent people planning to protest every single game he plays in down the road. "[When] I entered the room, I was both shocked and sickened to find you completely nude face down. In her ruling, she considered Watson to have committed "non-violent sexual assault". Again this is just my opinion from watching him. She is one of the 22 women who have filed a lawsuit against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Then Deshaun should own up to his conduct. "The allegations are deeply disturbing and we take these issues very seriously," the NFL said in a statement. DECA helps prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. "You asked again if we had privacy space, I said yes. Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, issued a statement March 23 denying the accusations. Im sure your feelings are a great comfort to his (alleged) victims. Lauren Baxley wrote a letter to Watson that was read by lawyer Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, who works at Buzbee's law firm. 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.". Vasteelerfan says: Two women have decided to go public with their claims that Deshaun Watson sexually assaulted them during massages. Baxley also said that Watson used the session as a veneer to get her to look at and touch his genitals. Watson has denied that he has ever treated women with anything but the "utmost respect". Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. 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.". I bet he wouldnt request appointments from 66 different dudes. Then you asked if you could shower before your service. The lone holdout has explained her decision to refuse to resolve the case. We based it off your Twitter details. The Texans quarterback allegedly issued a veiled threat to Solis to remain quiet about their session, or he'd potentially seek to harm her reputation. Another woman, who has not yet filed a lawsuit, detailed similar inappropriate behavior by Watson during a massage with her in the fall of 2019 toSports Illustrated's Jenny Vrentas. The only one to not do so has stepped forward to explain her reasons. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Until all the information is released from the civil case, then we will know exactly what happened. Hes learned nothing from this, and any mandatory counseling will be pointless if he feels hes innocent. Attorney Buzbee said Solis and another accuser have spoken to the police but did not confirm what agency. The letter detailed her experience with Watson from June 2, 2020 . "I come forward now in hopes Deshaun Watson does not hurt another woman," she told reporters. In any case, Im glad that this lady is standing firm on not settling. August 19, 2022 at 4:29 pm Watson will never show remorse because he REALLY feels he did nothing wrong. What was slightly unusual, Baxley however claimed, was Watson repeatedly expressing his "privacy concerns". At least five women said he ejaculated over the course of a session. Either way someone should be in prison! Allegedly, according to the NFL, Deshaun Watson always introduced himself as an NFL QB to these massage therapists Lets start with her comments saying she felt powerless against someone his size. She also said that he touched his penis to her hand multiple times repeatedly to get her to handle it. From what has been reported, Baxley has worked with plenty of professional athletes before working with Watson. She added that she was also heartbroken for his family and legions of fans after learning that his "good guy persona is nothing more than a meticulously designed facade to keep your victims silent and second guessing themselves.". The NFL perpetuates these drama stories over the summer to keep them in tje news. Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. She says that Friel. This woman, whoever, she is has major credibility issues. As she began to focus on that area, she remembers his penis being in the way, so she asked him to readjust himself away from where she was working. Judge Sue L. Robinson, who was in charge of reviewing Deshaun Watson's case, handed the Cleveland Browns quarterback a 6 game suspension with no financial penalty. Lauren Baxley, a massage therapist is one of 22 women who have filed sexual assault accusations against Watson in the last month. nhpats2011 says: Baxley claims Watson then told her to "just grab it", meaning his penis, if it was in her way. Watsons lawyer Rusty Hardin said in a statement after Solis' press conference that 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.". He looked disgusting. I cant believe this actually has to be explained. That is false. "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. Watson accuser: Lack of charges 'opened a floodgate of abuse, slander, and libel'. 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". "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.". He also constantly directed her to his lower stomach and groin areas, she said. A SECOND woman to go public with claims of sexual misconduct against Deshaun Watson said she "tried not be be sick" after the Texans quarterback told her grab his genitals during a massage last year. Thats the way the system works. Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. If your client is inappropriate you end the session and immediately report him/her. ", Pondering what Watson's remarks meant, Baxley said: "If all you wanted was professional work then maybe other therapists were star-struck by your local celebrity. So in that sense I 100% agree with Baxley. He said she said doesnt hold up in court nor should it. I am a survivor of assault and harassment, Solis said from the office of her attorney in Houston. She was seen on the videos caring, and her age is assumed to lie under the given range. End of Story. Browns and Haslam should have never signed him. A portion of the response here. Can the therapists in cleveland he has assaulted please stand up and file suit against this predator. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The university was established nearly 40 years later in 1889 and its student population of nearly 12,000. She claimed in court documents that the NFL star inappropriately grabbed her and exposed himself during a session in June. Your search did not return any results. I just wanted him gone.. The judges language was baffling and disgusting. 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. An attorney read a letter Baxley wrote to Watson following the encounter, in which Baxley alleged. Lauren Baxley has come forward as one of the in two female massage therapists who filed civil suits against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson. Baxley claims Watson then told her to "just grab it", meaning his penis, if it was in her way. pic.twitter.com/UQZPfDxXxz. Ashley Solis, a licensed massage therapist, was the first Watson accuser to reveal her identity among the 22 who have filed lawsuits against the Texans QBsince March 16. All of Watson's accusers apart from Solis and Baxley continue to use an alias. Hardin also said Watson and his representatives "will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department" as part of any criminal investigation. Lauren Bexley is the second accuser to reveal her identity after Ashley Solis. "You detailed a few items of concern you made sure to use the words 'professional' and 'non-sexual', though I wondered a bit when you mentioned that it was 'difficult' to find a therapist who was 'comfortable' working with you. Lauren Baxley Photos on Myspace Lauren Baxley Photos Connections Mixes Post Photo Myspace Search Discover Featured Music Videos People Sign up Sign in Help Site Info Privacy Terms Ad Opt-Out Do-Not-Sell My Personal Information A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. Vasteelerfan says: Her decision to impose a six-game suspension arose from the distinction between non-violent and violent sexual assault. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. Calling the request an "ethical violation of massage practise", Baxley said she compromised by using the lateral border of her hand. We are continuing to closely monitor all developments in the matter. It remains to be seen how either activity will have any real benefit, if he continues to insist that he is innocent. One of the 24 women who dragged Deshaun Watson to court over massage assault, Lauren Baxley, has detailed why she will never settle the case out of court. The 33-year-old body care expert came forward after Solis named herself publicly as one of Watsons victims. Deshaun Watson assaulted and harassed me on March 30th, 2020, in my own home doing what I felt was massage therapy. "And they have absolutely no idea what Im going through or what happened to me. Hitting > pauses the slideshow and goes forward. Predators believe theyve done nothing wrong at all, ands thats why hes shown zero remorse, and its why the chances are high hell be involved in another case just like these in the future. Watson will do this again and all of this drama will start over. "Watson purposely touched Plaintiff's hand with the tip of his erect penis," the complaint reads. I am just one of dozens of women whose lives have been eternally harmed by his sexual violence. Lauren Bexley is the second accuser to reveal her identity after Ashley Solis. Please logout and login again. 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". However, her exact age and other details have not been revealed yet to the news and media. I think since at least two, perhaps three have done so already, there's others that are considering it. Second, hopefully that treatment and reinstatement requires admission of wrongdoing; otherwise what good is it? The second accuser did not attend the press conference but was identified as Lauren Baxley. That would explain the lack of remorse or acknowledgement of any wrongdoing, in addition to persistent denial. Good job, Lauren Baxley. NFL only interested in revenue. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Lauren Baxley calls Texans star 'a predator with power' in letter Watson has been accused in lawsuits filed by 22 different women Ashley Solis, the first woman to file sexual assault claims. 2. The e-mails were part of an apparent bid to settle the case before the lawsuit was filed. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Another grand jury in Texas has declined to indict NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson just two weeks after a separate grand jury in a different county declined to indict him in a series of sexual misconduct cases against him Allegations does not equal guilt. Lauren Baxley Explains Why She Has Refused to Settle Lawsuit with Deshaun Watson Doric Sam August 19, 2022 Nick Cammett/Getty Images Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached. August 19, 2022 at 3:22 pm Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? If she doesnt want to settle, okay, see you in court in 2023. I dont think theres no doubt shes going to win in court. Solis went on to explain how she continues to be impacted by her encounter with Watson, per Front Office Sports' A.J. She has been in the profession for 11 years and has a great reputation.
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