First name is Lauren, L-A-U-R-E-N. Last name Baxley, B like boy, A- X-L-E-Y. I cant believe this actually has to be explained. 9 A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. 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" . Deshaun Watson is my assaulter and my harasser. I found that a little strange, but if you were coming from a training session, not abnormal. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone I agree completely with Ms Baxley when she states that he will continue his destructive behavior. The fact that Haslam still opened the vault doors for him just proves what a clueless buffoon he is. Most of the alleged incidents took place in Houston, according to the lawsuits. E-mail: bschrotenb@usatoday.com. Solis even testified that she cried at the end of the massage session. 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. After Solis came forward, Hardin's firm fired back by releasinga statement that said her attorney, Tony Buzbee, had "sought $100,000 in hush money on behalf of Ms. Solis to quietly settle the allegations the month before he filed the first lawsuit. Watson has denied that he has ever treated women with anything but the "utmost respect". My wife is a massage therapist and was trained to do that. Watson, 25, has not been arrested or criminally charged. But instead his lack of remorse and insistence in innocence keeps this in news cycle. If you cant do that you shouldnt be in the business. This non-sense circus would have been over a long time ago. 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. Watsons claims of innocence of any wrongdoing, after his suspension was announced, was a mocking response to her and all the other women who came forward. Baxley, along with Ashley Solis, are two women who have chosen to come forward with their identities and tell their stories. She did not attend the conference but wrote . Enter your email or username. Baxley spoke about her experience with Deshaun Watson in a statement she issued at a press conference on Tuesday. He actually shows true remorse for his actions. Now we will learn the identity of at least one accuser. Only 2 people know what really went on in that room. Watson has denied that he has ever treated women with anything but the "utmost respect". I said you could shower beforehand," the letter read. "Every boundary from professional and therapeutic, to sexual and degrading, you crossed," she said. 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. In a recent statement, the NFL called the claims against Watson "deeply disturbing". This incident has affected me in many ways, and those ways are hard to describe. Some days I feel like a hero. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Makes him look like a sociopath. Its reprehensible that he even still has a job playing football. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. A big corporation settling and allowing this guy back in just because they are afraid of the lawsuit that NFLPA could bring. Solis oftentimes got choked up while telling her story. Lauren Baxley (left), Deshaun Waton (right) during a practice with the Cleveland Browns. Hardin also said Watson and his representatives "will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department" as part of any criminal investigation. Things like show remorse, admission to having a problem and actively dealing with said problem. 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. NFL only interested in revenue. Baxley alleges that Watson also accosted her in June of 2020. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. 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. Baxley will not be attending the game Sunday. This is Houston, Texas. Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Completely oblivious to the reality of their actions. , People with $230,000,000 dont go to jail. The woman gave permission for her letter to Watson to be read out loud to the media. 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. Heand his attorney, Rusty Hardin, have broadly denied the allegations. I cant believe this actually has to be explained. ", 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. You dont sue for an apology are we to believe its just a coincidence that Watson is a multi-million dollar man? During the massage session, Baxley said that Watson kept asking her to massage his glutes and toward his anus. First, why this hate on the NFL over this and absolutely none for the NFLPA who was pushing for ZERO punishment? However, in a deposition . In the months since the alleged encounter on June 2, Baxley said she has been angry at Watson for a number of reasons. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. He can just pay is lawyer to drag it out for 10 years. Calling the request an "ethical violation of massage practise", Baxley said she compromised by using the lateral border of her hand. 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" . The nfl should have required Watson only use male massage therapists for duration of career. ", Hardin's firm also showedan e-mail exchange in February between a representative for Watson, Scott Gaffield, and two attorneys for Solis: Buzbee and Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, an attorney with Buzbee's firm. The latest alleged victim to sue claims she was sexual assaulted byWatson and says she believes theHouston Texansquarterback is a "serial predator" according to lawsuits filed in Harris County. The judges language was baffling and disgusting. by NBATitleChase April 7, 2021 0 Comments. Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, issued a statement March 23 denying the accusations. She had filed a lawsuit under an alias due to the fear of a public backlash but now says she feels empowered to go public and tell her story herself. Not that Haslam or Goodell care about that. Advertisement I was forced into quitting for the sake of my health and life; I have not felt safe providing therapy since before June of 2020. "I got into massage therapy to heal people. This guy will eventually end up behind bars. He says hes a Christian? She says that Friel. These women have no morals lmao. August 19, 2022 at 6:10 pm All non-consensual sexual acts are a violence. fan70 says: That is false. The lawsuits have all come from Buzbee'slaw firm since March 16, and all were filed by plaintiffs under the pseudonym Jane Doe. I will never cease my attempts to educate on this point.. That woman isnt here. 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. Hope she makes lots of trouble for Watson and the NFL. If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. All of Watson's accusers apart from Solis and Baxley continue to use an alias. Hitting < pauses the slideshow and goes back. Two of the accusers, Lauren Baxley and Ashley Soli, met with reporters from Sports Illustrated this. Who did she think she was massaging a twig? Deshaun has settled almost all the women who sued him for sexual assault except Baxley and she's got reasons why she won't settle. ", "I can no longer practice the profession I love most," she said. "I come forward now in hopes Deshaun Watson does not hurt another woman," she told reporters. What was slightly unusual, Baxley however claimed, was Watson repeatedly expressing his "privacy concerns". "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. Attorney Buzbee said Solis and another accuser have spoken to the police but did not confirm what agency. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. She was seen on the videos caring, and her age is assumed to lie under the given range. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Shes not wrong, thats for sure, however at least a couple of the therapists went back and provided additional treatment(s). Then Deshaun should own up to his conduct. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Now that the profession that I love so much has been forever tainted, I am deeply saddened but not surprised to see so many victim-blaming in the press and by online commenters. Its a matter of time before Watson refuses the beach towel & reverts back to his preferred and provided loin cloth. Copyright 2023 BSO Entertainment LLC We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Solis alleged thatDeshaun Watson assaulted her on March 30, 2020, in her home. "We dont believe that the alleged facts show that Deshaun did anything wrong with regards to Ms. Solis, but we are nevertheless happy to continue the conversation around a reasonable settlement figure because we believe he can learn a lesson about having put himself in this situation," Gaffield wrote Feb. 19. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. Some of the responses here just show how bitter and angry some men can be towards women in general. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. None of us know exactly what went on. Baxley did not appear in front of cameras. 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. Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. Help us with just a few more questions. HOUSTON The first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit spoke publicly Tuesday, alleging she was terrorized by her encounter with. What was slightly unusual, Baxley however claimed, was Watson repeatedly expressing his "privacy concerns". Most of the cases allege thesame, or similar, conduct, Buzbee told the outlet of the civil complaints alleging misconduct during massages. "You asked again if we had privacy space, I said yes. The only way they will revisit this is if public pressure makes it apparent that it is in THEIR (not the plaintiffs or Watsons) best interests. Yes. The NFL had the opportunity to do the right thing here, and any future victim of his will be including the league in their lawsuits that will surely follow any accusations of sexual misconduct. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook In a recent statement, the NFL called the claims against Watson "deeply disturbing". This woman, whoever, she is has major credibility issues. The email you used to create your account. The letter detailed her experience with Watson from June 2, 2020 . Cleveland.com via AP Baxley wrote that she was "forced into quitting for the sake of my health" and safety in June 2020. I just started crying. Jimmypinthe416 says: I have to second NFL failed on this one Anyone that has a mother wife daughter a friend. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. She is absolutely correct. YOU can do what you are doing,keep his behavior in the news. Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing Solis, said she has provided a statement to Houston police. Baxley has publicly identified herself. Your full rear was exposed, as was your scrotum," Baxley alleged. Your full rear was exposed, as was your scrotum," Baxley alleged. ", Solis had said in her statement earlier that "people say that Im doing this just for money. And inherent and unspoken threats are just as damaging to the psyche as explicit threats. In the meantime, though, dont keep demanding an accused incriminate himself. She claimed in court documents that the NFL star inappropriately grabbed her and exposed himself during a session in June. 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.. Second, hopefully that treatment and reinstatement requires admission of wrongdoing; otherwise what good is it? Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. "When you requested a pre-consultation phone call, I was happy to oblige," Baxley wrote. From watching him this whole time it is my opinion He honestly does not think he did anything wrong. But Mr. Buzbee informed us that he was unwilling to do so. An 11 game suspension? I find it really curious this womans statements. Goodell and his staff made a big PR blunder. Our ruling will be based on their findings. Attorney reads letter from another of Deshaun Watson's accusers 13,951 views Apr 6, 2021 77 Dislike Share KPRC 2 Click2Houston 481K subscribers An attorney reads a letter form Lauren Baxley. August 19, 2022 at 6:10 pm You must be logged in to leave a comment. This is your profile URL. 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".
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