ZERO. He allegedly instructed her focus on massaging his groin areaand "specifically kept trying to direct her to his penis.". Lauren Baxley, a licensed massage therapist who accused Watson of exposing himself to her and touching her with . An attorney reads a letter form Lauren Baxley who is accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of assault. During the massage session, Baxley said that Watson kept asking her to massage his glutes and toward his anus. 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. Baxley claims Watson then turned over onto his back, once again exposing himself but "this time your penis". 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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, 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, Deshaun Watsons second accuser Lauren Baxley tried not to be sick after he demanded she grab his genitals, Headteacher sacked 'after sending parents a list of striking teachers' as school launches probe, Isle of Innisfree ferry: Blaze breaks out on boat carrying 183 people in English Channel as lifeboats scramble to scene. Deshaun is a liar. 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. In her ruling, she considered Watson to have committed "non-violent sexual assault". This is your profile URL. I will never cease my attempts to educate on this point.. Be the first one to comment on this story. Watson has denied the allegations against him and stuck to that talking point even after agreeing to the 11-game suspension. Please logout and login again. 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. I find it really curious this womans statements. Trash. 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. This non-sense circus would have been over a long time ago. At Tuesday's news conference, an attorney with Buzbee's firm read a letter written by another of the women who has accused Watson of sexual assault and has also chosen to be publicly identified. My wife is a massage therapist and was trained to do that. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. "Any allegation that Deshaun forced a woman to commit a sexual act is completely false," Hardin said. Solis claims she now cant touch a patient without shaking, and revealed thatimages of Watsonflash across her mind during sessions with other patients. Baxley alleges that Watson got in touch with her through social media. I am the remaining plaintiff against Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback who harassed and committed indecent assault against me", she wrote. She had just finished working on his leg and was moving toward his hip when he asked her to work on his abdominal muscles. Im sorry, but its Watsons right to not admit to anything related to an ongoing case. "I got into massage therapy to heal people. Follow Warner Todd Huston on Facebook at: facebook.com/Warner.Todd.Huston. Watson still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault against me. "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. The NFL issued a statement on Tuesday, calling the allegations against Watson "deeply disturbing": Statement from the NFL concerning @deshaunwatson: pic.twitter.com/KcQk14yCro. Hope she makes lots of trouble for Watson and the NFL. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. 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. "It all started with a skill saw . Definitely not a slam dunk that well see Watson week thirteen. 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. We wont be making another or bid against ourselves. He will eventually commit another crime, and wont get away with it. "To heal their . You rejected it," Buzbee wrote Feb. 19, according to the release. " Until all the information is released from the civil case, then we will know exactly what happened. He looked disgusting. 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. In a press conference, licensed massage therapist Ashley Solis identified herself as the first woman to file litigation, while another woman, Lauren Baxley, allowed an attorney to read a letter . Browns and Haslam should have never signed him. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. They both told similar stories on how Watson was inappropriate with them during massages and it has caused them trauma. Again this is just my opinion from watching him. Watson still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault against me. Baxley told Sports Illustrated she was also asked what she was wearing during her alleged incident . Annoyed with the questions about apologizing. Then you asked if you could shower before your service. I hope the fans are as considerate to Watson as he has been to these women. ", 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.". You can always edit this or any other info in settings after joining. nhpats2011 says: Like Solis, Baxley said in a letter read by her attorney that Watson reached out to her through Instagram to obtain her services. 1 draft pick, Lauren Baxley explains her refusal to settle with Deshaun Watson: He shows no remorse, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Report: Jalen Carter was present at teammates fatal crash, misled police about it. ", Solis said Watson "assaulted me in my home. Here is the video of Ashley Solis's Case! In the letter, Baxley. All rights reserved. Deshaun is an idiot. "It is difficult to . I am a survivor of assault and harassment, Solis said from the office of her attorney in Houston. 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. To this point he has given no any indication that he is capable of doing that. He also constantly directed her to his lower stomach and groin areas, she said. 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. Lauren Bexley is the second accuser to reveal her identity after Ashley Solis. Baxley said Watson signed a consent form before the session, and she directed him to the massage table and left the room. The 33-year-old body care expert came forward after Solis named herself publicly as one of Watsons victims. "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. "I continued to the best of my ability to give you therapeutic treatment, but clearly that wasnt what you were seeking.". In an open letter to the Daily Beast, Baxley explained why she's the lone holdout in the Deshaun Waton case. "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. It remains to be seen how either activity will have any real benefit, if he continues to insist that he is innocent. 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. A part of the People / Entertainment Weekly Network. 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. All of Watson's accusers apart from Solis and Baxley continue to use an alias. 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 detailed her experience with Watson from June 2, 2020 . "The allegations are deeply disturbing and we take these issues very seriously," the NFL said in a statement.