2. Ray Rice was violent towards one woman and was black-balled for life. 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. But instead his lack of remorse and insistence in innocence keeps this in news cycle. August 19, 2022 at 6:10 pm 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" . Help us with just a few more questions. Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing Solis, claims that there are now 22 alleged victims under consideration at his firm. Baxley, along with Ashley Solis, are two women who have chosen to come forward with their identities and tell their stories. NFL should extend the suspension at least two years. Hope she makes lots of trouble for Watson and the NFL. Baxley's alleged contact with Watson was revealed in a letter read aloud by her attorney. All non-consensual sexual acts are a violence. We welcome this long overdue development, Hardin said in a statement Friday. She has been in the profession for 11 years and has a great reputation. A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. 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. Yeah that doesnt sound rigged. "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. 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. Perez shared a copy of Solis' formal complaint. Heand his attorney, Rusty Hardin, have broadly denied the allegations. This incident has affected me in many ways, and those ways are hard to describe. ", 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. Baxley did not appear in front of cameras. An attorney reads a letter form Lauren Baxley who is accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of assault. And how convenient for the NFL that he comes back against the Texans. End of Story. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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.. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. The nfl should have required Watson only use male massage therapists for duration of career. Not that Haslam or Goodell care about that. No worries, joining is easy. If she doesnt want to settle, okay, see you in court in 2023. Baxley claims Watson then turned over onto his back, once again exposing himself but "this time your penis". 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?? Ashley Solis was formerly known as Jane Doe #1 before she came forward on April 6, 2021. The first woman to file a sexual misconduct lawsuit against Deshaun Watson came forward Tuesday to tell her story publiclyand saidthe NFL quarterback assaulted and harassed her March 30, 2020, in her home. Deshaun is a liar. Lauren Bexley is the second accuser to reveal her identity after Ashley Solis. He assaulted me at my home doing what I love most, massage therapy," she said in a statement with attorney Tony Buzbee by her side. Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Thats why they agreed to 11 games rather than the collectively bargained full season they could have required. By Lauren Baxley. 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.". Way to go Browns brass. This is your profile URL. Im not afraid anymore. The Texans star also issued a statement from 18 female massage therapists which claimed that he has never placed them in an uncomfortable position and is a respectful client. Solis claims she now cant touch a patient without shaking, and revealed thatimages of Watsonflash across her mind during sessions with other patients. Lauren Baxley, a massage therapist is one of 22 women who have filed sexual assault accusations against Watson in the last month. Some of the responses here just show how bitter and angry some men can be towards women in general. "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. They both told similar stories on how Watson was inappropriate with them during massages and it has caused them trauma. They're the first two of 22 clients of Houston lawyer. Not a member? This helps us keep people, musicians and brands searchable on Myspace. Ashley Solis appeared live at a press conference that was held by her attorney Tony Buzbee. Can the therapists in cleveland he has assaulted please stand up and file suit against this predator. Deshaun is an idiot. In the meantime, though, dont keep demanding an accused incriminate himself. MORE VIDEOS. The former Houston-area massage therapist has explained why she hasn't agreed to a financial settlement with the Cleveland Browns quarterback: "There is no remorse". Hardin also said Watson and his representatives "will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department" as part of any criminal investigation. She is one of the 22 women who have filed a lawsuit against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. We've emailed you instructions on how to reset your password. All rights reserved. 22 who have filed lawsuits against the Texans QBsince March 16, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. On Friday, the Houston Police Department said a report was filed against Watson and that it was investigating. Watson will never show remorse because he REALLY feels he did nothing wrong. "The allegations are deeply disturbing and we take these issues very seriously," the NFL said in a statement. "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. I said you could shower beforehand," the letter read. He may be a sociopath. See Brian Banks that spent prison time for nothing but a lie and revenge by some woman. The pair agreed to meet on June 2. Help us with just a few more questions. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. Hess mandated to get counseling and meet certain conditions to play. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) 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 . 4 hours ago Mother wanted for abandoning her 12-year-old daughter . Just the kind of guy you want leading your franchise. Funny how she doesnt describe in detail the alleged incident or exactly what he did. 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. The burden of proof isnt high in civil cases. 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. She says that Friel. 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. Then the video was released showing the guy patting him on the back. Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Most of the cases allege thesame, or similar, conduct, Buzbee told the outlet of the civil complaints alleging misconduct during massages. None of us know exactly what went on. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? "When you requested a pre-consultation phone call, I was happy to oblige," Baxley wrote. She claimed in court documents that the NFL star inappropriately grabbed her and exposed himself during a session in June. Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. While Solis didn't didn't specifically link herself to any of the 22 lawsuits previously filed against Watson, Solis claims Watson made lewd advances toward her at her home office on March 30 of last year. This guy will eventually end up behind bars. No way NFL is going to do anything on merit that will prolong this. Makes him look like a sociopath. 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.. The judges language was baffling and disgusting. This woman, whoever, she is has major credibility issues. 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. Lauren Baxley is one of the 22 plaintiffs who have active civil lawsuits against Deshaun Watson, and she was one of the first to reveal their identity. He will eventually commit another crime, and wont get away with it. NFL only interested in revenue. During the press conference, a lawyer working with Buzbee read a letter to Watson from another accuser, a massage therapist named Lauren Baxley. I couldnt hold it in anymore, Solis said. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone 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. 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. Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, issued a statement March 23 denying the accusations. Watson is facing 22 lawsuits, per ESPN's Sarah Barshop, with Buzbee telling reporters Tuesday his firm declined to pursue five more cases. TAKING A STAND exclusive Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Getty The Cleveland Browns quarterback has settled with 23 of the 24 women who accused him of sexual misconduct. 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. And yet as a Steelers fan you supported Ben? Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. Or the biggest piece of human garage on earth Aaron? kevpft says: Yes. He will eventually commit another crime, and wont get away with it. "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. 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. I just started crying. "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. I couldnt know at that point.". A portion of the response here. 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.". "It is difficult to . I am the remaining plaintiff against Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback who harassed and committed indecent assault against me", she wrote. The letter stated: "Every boundary from professional and therapeutic, to sexual and . Watson is required to submit to an evaluation and treatment, before he is reinstated. Talk soon.". In an open letter to the Daily Beast, Baxley explained why she's the lone holdout in the Deshaun Waton case. We based it off your Twitter details. Theres been no justice and now another wealthy abuser is being rewarded. His name would have come up repeatedly. 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. The traveling massage therapist alleges that when she arrived at the address Watson gave her, he led her to a room and "locked the doors behind him. I was terrified. We loaded your account with your Twitter details. Watson, 25, has not been arrested or criminally charged. 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.". This is how youll be known on Myspace. Not just for my career, not just for my license getting revoked, but also for my personal relationship with my partner. But since people will continue to watch games in record numbers and the NFLs money isnt affected they dont care. 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". Deshaun Watson assaulted her on March 30, 2020, in her home. I will never cease my attempts to educate on this point.. 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. 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. To this point he has given no any indication that he is capable of doing that. Im fairly certain that any psychologist would say that the biggest problem with narcissist behavior, such as what weve seen happen with Jerry Sandusky, DeShaun Watson, etc., is that in their minds, they dont think theyre doing anything wrong. Watson also said he looked forward to clearing his name and that he has never treated a woman with anything but the utmost respect.. Calling the request an "ethical violation of massage practise", Baxley said she compromised by using the lateral border of her hand. In the letter, Lauren Baxley called Watson "a predator with power" and alleged he touched her with his penis multiple times during a massage session. Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, two of the 22 women suing Deshaun Watson, have gone pubic with their stories for the first time. We will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department., Hardin previously noted the lack of evidence submitted to police in these cases and said it was because Buzbees parade of anonymous allegations could not survive the rigorous inquiry of trained investigators or the need to attest to the truth of the allegations under oath., Hardin also released a list of 18 named therapists who said Watson never made them feel uncomfortable or demanded anything outside the scope of a professional massage.. Tony Buzbee explains his refusal to settle with Deshaun Watson: He shows no remorse. Vasteelerfan says: This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Things like show remorse, admission to having a problem and actively dealing with said problem. Dont book an appointment in the first place and walk out of the room the first sign of inappropriate conduct. From there, the massage therapist claims Watson specified that he needed additional focus on his "glute area", which is typical of athletes in high-impact sports. There were layers and layers to what was happening in my mind, but physically, I felt like I was chained to that table.. The letter detailed her experience with Watson from June 2, 2020 . Watson is eager to bury this case and focus on his football career, but Lauren Baxley has explained her principles in not accepting a payout from the NFL star. 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. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. While Solis publicly alleged that the quarterback assaulted her while she was providing him massage therapy at her home on March 30, 2020, another woman, identified as Lauren Baxley, wrote a . During the massage session, Baxley said that Watson kept asking her to massage his glutes and toward his anus. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ", "I can no longer practice the profession I love most," she said. This is your profile URL. He seems annoyed that he has had to go through this. Perez: Solis said the idea that money was her primary motivation behind filing the suit is "false.". Shes not wrong, thats for sure, however at least a couple of the therapists went back and provided additional treatment(s). She spoke alongside attorney Tony Buzbee who revealed another of Watson's accusers to be Lauren Baxley. Watson shows no remorse or regret AND he was rewarded with an unprecedented contract. I cant believe this actually has to be explained. Please try again. The second accuser did not attend the press conference but was identified as Lauren Baxley. Good for her! 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. I am just one of dozens of women whose lives have been eternally harmed by his sexual violence. There is a lot more to violence than injury, as anyone who has suffered abuse knows full well. However, in a deposition . ", 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. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. ", Solis had said in her statement earlier that "people say that Im doing this just for money. Texan fans gonna ready and rowdy!! LAUREN Baxley is one of several women who have filed sexual assault lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Thats questionable comment #1. Jimmypinthe416 says: "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. Gaffield is general counsel for Athletes First, the sports agency for a number ofNFL players, including Watson. 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. 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. I promise if you added a prison sentence to this hed stand a chance of being a new man post release. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. "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. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. 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. In 2019 I modeled for the 2020 Varsity Spirit magazine and helped promote their uniforms . Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley Go Public With Their Allegations That Deshaun Watson Sexually Assaulting Them During Massages; Video of Solis Reading Statement a Press Conference and The Letter Baxley Wrote to Watson About Her Trauma (Video) https://t.co/mduCENXzBj pic.twitter.com/YeAUPCnuPb. Attorney Buzbee said Solis and another accuser have spoken to the police but did not confirm what agency. The woman called Watson a predator with power in the letter and says he has a meticulously designed facade to keep his victims second guessing themselves. pic.twitter.com/Zh2WElSvb4, Lauren Baxley in her letter to Watson: "Every boundary from professional and therapeutic, to sexual and degrading, you crossed.". You may already know people on Myspace. The General Public Believes Lauren Baxley's White Attorney Looks Like Prostitute. Baxley will not be attending the game Sunday. Lauren Baxley - Licensed massage therapist who works with athletes and owns her own business Tavi Turner - Business professional who owns and operates her own fitness company Kyla Hayes -. Many of the allegations align with Solis' account. Baxley also said that Watson used the session as a veneer to get her to look at and touch his genitals. So in that sense I 100% agree with Baxley. "I replay the incident over and over in my head as if I'm trying to wake up for some horrible nightmare -- only that nightmare is real. August 19, 2022 at 6:33 pm Second grand jury in Texas declines to indict Browns QB Deshaun Watson. 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 . If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. Its reprehensible that he even still has a job playing football. That woman isnt here. August 19, 2022 at 3:14 pm 2,059 Followers, 2,508 Following, 290 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Lauren Baxley (@laurenebaxley) All rights reserved. Watson has denied that he has ever treated women with anything but the "utmost respect". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Problem here is Watson isnt facing anything other than losing money he can afford to lose and then move on.
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