I think since at least two, perhaps three have done so already, there's others that are considering it. Annoyed with the questions about apologizing. First came back from suspension on the road in Houston. However, in a deposition . 2,059 Followers, 2,508 Following, 290 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Lauren Baxley (@laurenebaxley) The 33-year-old body care expert came forward after Solis named herself publicly as one of Watson's victims. I hope the fans are as considerate to Watson as he has been to these women. Deshaun Watson assaulted her on March 30, 2020, in her home. "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 spoke about her experience with Deshaun Watson in a statement she issued at a press conference on Tuesday. I promise if you added a prison sentence to this hed stand a chance of being a new man post release. NFL should extend the suspension at least two years. Its a matter of time before Watson refuses the beach towel & reverts back to his preferred and provided loin cloth. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. 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. 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. She was seen on the videos caring, and her age is assumed to lie under the given range. She said one of the reasons she was . When the time came to begin the session, Solis said Watson was naked on the massage table, with a small towel he had brought covering his groin. I found that a little strange, but if you were coming from a training session, not abnormal. The fact that Haslam still opened the vault doors for him just proves what a clueless buffoon he is. That seems to match the details of a lawsuit filed last month that details a massage at the plaintiff's home, where the victim broke down in tears, alleging that Watson exposed himself and touched her hand "with the tip of his erect penis. 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. Lauren Baxley, a licensed massage therapist who accused Watson of exposing himself to her and touching her with . The university was established nearly 40 years later in 1889 and its student population of nearly 12,000. I am a survivor of assault and harassment, Solis said from the office of her attorney in Houston. Watson still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault against me. Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing Solis, said she has provided a statement to Houston police. 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 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. Thats questionable comment #1. 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 . Baxley will not be attending the game Sunday. Definitely not a slam dunk that well see Watson week thirteen. Your search did not return any results. Baxley claims Watson then turned over onto his back, once again exposing himself but "this time your penis". Buzbee said the report was not from Solis but another client. This is your profile URL. 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.". 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.". 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.". How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? Her decision to impose a six-game suspension arose from the distinction between non-violent and violent sexual assault. 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. No way NFL is going to do anything on merit that will prolong this. If she settles for a single dollar so she can raise awareness and end athlete entitlement when it comes to females, Ill believe shes a legit warrior for the cause. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. Funny how she doesnt describe in detail the alleged incident or exactly what he did. I would love to hear the opinions of his teammates that have daughters. And inherent and unspoken threats are just as damaging to the psyche as explicit threats. Many of the allegations align with Solis' account. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Both women claim that the leagues investigators were obnoxious and interviewed them seemingly with the base assumption that the women are lying about Watson. 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. 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. What has this world come to?? ", "I can no longer practice the profession I love most," she said. 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. 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.. Hes learned nothing from this, and any mandatory counseling will be pointless if he feels hes innocent. Baxley has publicly identified herself. Tony Buzbee explains his refusal to settle with Deshaun Watson: He shows no remorse. Baxley told Sports Illustrated she was also asked what she was wearing during her alleged incident . Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. Innocent people dont make settlement deals. Im sorry, but its Watsons right to not admit to anything related to an ongoing case. Deshaun Watson's accuser Lauren Baxley age appears to be somewhere around 30 to 35 years old. Horrible behavior and yet a multi millionaire. Three others allegedly took place in California, Georgia and Arizona. Many describe a similar pattern that the Houston Texans quarterback initiated contact via Instagram to arrange for a massage session, then caused them to touch his genitals during the session. I have to second NFL failed on this one Anyone that has a mother wife daughter a friend. Hess mandated to get counseling and meet certain conditions to play. I am a licensed massage therapist. Watson and Solis agreed to set up a massage for March 30, 2020. She is one of 22 women who have filed a complaint against Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Houston Texans. There is a lot more to violence than injury, as anyone who has suffered abuse knows full well. Watson has sexually assaulted 20-30, maybe 40, who knows how many, and he faces absolutely no consequences. He also constantly directed her to his lower stomach and groin areas, she said. In the months since the alleged encounter on June 2, Baxley said she has been angry at Watson for a number of reasons. Makes him look like a sociopath. Watson has denied the allegations against him and stuck to that talking point even after agreeing to the 11-game suspension. Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. As a result of not 1 but 2 grand juries refusing to indict Deshaun Watson, he will be suspended 0 games. 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. 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. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. IE he dos not get that his behavior is wrong. Frankly,anyone can say anything they want. I have been angry at you for so many reasons since that day in June, Baxley's letter said, according to Brandfield-Harvey. They both told similar stories on how Watson was inappropriate with them during massages and it has caused them trauma. Two women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, have come forward to identify themselves as plaintiffs in two of the. Baxley alleges that Watson also accosted her in June of 2020. What was slightly unusual, Baxley however claimed, was Watson repeatedly expressing his "privacy concerns". NFL only interested in revenue. Please logout and login again. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. 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. 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. Just think. In one case, plaintiff Lauren Baxley was diagnosed with "complex PTSD" by her therapist, according to court records, referring to post-traumatic stress disorder. M y name is Lauren Baxley. Two of the accusers, Lauren Baxley and Ashley Soli, met with reporters from Sports Illustrated this. "Any allegation that Deshaun forced a woman to commit a sexual act is completely false," Hardin said. But if shes waiting for a sincere apology or remorse Im not sure shes going to get it. NFL selects Atlanta for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship (96) Lauren Baxley explains her refusal to settle with Deshaun Watson: He shows no remorse Posted by Mike Florio on August 19, 2022, 1:57 PM EDT Getty Images "Remember that name," Solis told reporters during a press conference Tuesday. 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". Please try again. Solis even testified that she cried at the end of the massage session. Second grand jury in Texas declines to indict Browns QB Deshaun Watson. Baxley claims Watson then turned over onto his back, once again exposing himself but "this time your penis". You may already know people on Myspace. This non-sense circus would have been over a long time ago. ", The suit alleges that as the victim was crying, Watson told her: "I know you have a career and a reputation and I know you would hate for someone to mess with yours just like I don't want anyone messing with mine.". To finish, unfortunately, this isnt the first or likely last time the NFL (and other businesses), put profit ahead of peoples welfare. The only one to not do so has stepped forward to explain her reasons. Judge Robinson's ruling truly bothered Baxley: "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. Ex: myspace.com/. 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 . 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 idiots who thumbs down must be maga supporters. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. 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. Multiple women said he made unwanted sexual advances and touched them with his penis during a massage. Im not afraid anymore.https://t.co/8qjAEhk3qr pic.twitter.com/fEXEoixHHA. Watson is required to submit to an evaluation and treatment, before he is reinstated. She is one of six women to file the doomed criminal complaints against Watson, who still faces lawsuits from his 22 accusers, most of whom work as masseuses Baxley, who has been identified by. Baxley blasted Watson for allegedly crossing what she called "every boundary from therapeutic and profession to sexual and degrading". 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. Four WCU alumni from various industries in Jackson County shared the impact the university has had on their decision to open a business in Jackson County and how the university has helped them grow. But the cynical part in me says the settlement amount wasnt enough. With attorney Tony Buzbee by. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. Id put him down. We all know the answer (bawk, bawk!). "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. nhpats2011 says: Shes not wrong, thats for sure, however at least a couple of the therapists went back and provided additional treatment(s). Who did she think she was massaging a twig? She describes other sordid . Wow, thats rough while he makes his $230 million guaranteed. "I continued to the best of my ability to give you therapeutic treatment, but clearly that wasnt what you were seeking.". Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, issued a statement March 23 denying the accusations. In a recent statement, the NFL called the claims against Watson "deeply disturbing". I expect the Brown are going to regret this entire affair its not going away anytime soon, and its not going to end well. In her ruling, she considered Watson to have committed "non-violent sexual assault". Agreement and consent to the Privacy Policy and Video Privacy Policy. These women have no morals lmao. good for you. Copyright 2023 BSO Entertainment LLC All but one of the women who sued Watson have settled with him, too. We based it off your Facebook details. He claimed that some of the women were asked to sign an NDA before or after meeting the NFL star. This guy will eventually end up behind bars. This is your queue. 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. In Baxley's case, she said her encounter with Watson happened last June. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Your full rear was exposed, as was your scrotum," Baxley alleged. YOU can do what you are doing,keep his behavior in the news. The Texans are complicit in this they clearly enabled Watsons behavior. Use Facebook, Twitter or your email to sign in. He claimed that Buzbee and the accuser sought a $100,000 settlement - in his words, "hush money" - months before making the matter public. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Baxley claims that Watson asked her for a . Thanks for once again proving that irony and hypocrisy are alive and well. However, her exact age and other details have not been revealed yet to the news and media. A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. fan70 says: 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.". 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. Its reprehensible that he even still has a job playing football. Vasteelerfan says: Yes. - She said he told her she could just grab it and move it if she needed to. 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. ", Follow reporter Brent Schrotenboer @Schrotenboer. That is false. Everything about the rulings on these cases stinks of privilege and a concerted effort to cover up and move on. "I didnt want to touch you but terror kept me on auto-pilot," she wrote. I just wanted him gone.. All rights reserved. The NFL issued a statement on Tuesday, calling the allegations against Watson "deeply disturbing": Statement from the NFL concerning @deshaunwatson: pic.twitter.com/KcQk14yCro. Meet Lauren Baxley, the only Deshaun Watson accuser who refuses to settle The former Houston-area massage therapist has explained why she hasn't agreed to a financial settlement with the. 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 -. Watson has denied that he has ever treated women with anything but the "utmost respect". Most people use their real name. She said Watson first reached out in a direct message on Instagram to line up a massage on March 28, 2020. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. We are leaving this to the Justice System. The letter stated: "Every boundary from professional and therapeutic, to sexual and . I felt disgusting. Gaffieldindicated he was open to paying off Solis to help Watson "learn a lesson.". PHOTO Ashley Solis Is Being Attacked By Deshaun Watson's Supporters. Massage therapist Ashley Solis was the first woman to put her name and reputation on the line to accuse the NFL star of misconduct. This is how youll be known on Myspace. E-mail: bschrotenb@usatoday.com. Texan fans gonna ready and rowdy!! At least five women said he ejaculated over the course of a session. The women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, said the superstar QB touched them inappropriately during massage sessions, traumatizing them. Solis alleged thatDeshaun Watson assaulted her on March 30, 2020, in her home. ", 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 said Watson signed a consent form before the session, and she directed him to the massage table and left the room. Someone above had a good point I wonder why his teammates, or other NFL player for that matter, havent said anything? More Info Connections Comments Welcome to Myspace. 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.. We are continuing to closely monitor all developments in the matter. She did not attend the conference but wrote . I was terrified. Help us with just a few more questions. That sounds as fishy as the whistle blew the play dead, the replay was inconclusive, all reviews are handled in the Booth in the last 2 mins of half and game, hmmm yeah that sounds legit. 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 essay written by Lauren Baxley a licensed massage therapist in Houston was published by The Daily Beast. 9 Hardin also said Watson and his representatives "will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department" as part of any criminal investigation. Constance Marten seen leaving court after appearing before magistrates charged with manslaughter of baby, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon blow each other a kiss in dock before court hears dead baby was found in bag in shed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on Canford Heath, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Watson is facing 22 lawsuits, per ESPN's Sarah Barshop, with Buzbee telling reporters Tuesday his firm declined to pursue five more cases. Vasteelerfan says: View our online Press Pack. He claimed that some of the women were asked to sign an NDA before or after meeting the NFL star. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. Rudy Guiliani claimed he was physically assaulted in that grocery store. A portion of the response here. 22 accusers claims that Watson preyed on them during massages. Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. 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. I am on the record saying Kraft deserves the same discipline as Watson. 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 . She could be making this all up. Watson faces lawsuits from 22 women Credit: AP.
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