And how convenient for the NFL that he comes back against the Texans. 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 . If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. I am furious that the talented and hard-working young Black man that gave so many children inspiration is nothing more than a predator with power. 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. Vasteelerfan says: Problem here is Watson isnt facing anything other than losing money he can afford to lose and then move on. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone The women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, said the superstar QB touched them inappropriately during massage sessions, traumatizing them. I am just one of dozens of women whose lives have been eternally harmed by his sexual violence. Payback is a well you know, pioniere says: But instead his lack of remorse and insistence in innocence keeps this in news cycle. But to be clear, neither Kraft nor Watson were accused of rape, More like the settlement check wasnt big enough. DECA helps prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. pic.twitter.com/UQZPfDxXxz. Hes learned nothing from this, and any mandatory counseling will be pointless if he feels hes innocent. August 19, 2022 at 6:33 pm Annoyed with the questions about apologizing. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. The Texans are complicit in this they clearly enabled Watsons behavior. She said he told her she could just grab it and move it if she needed to. Just admit what you did and move on. Its a matter of time before Watson refuses the beach towel & reverts back to his preferred and provided loin cloth. Please enter the account owner's birth date here. Didnt the pats support their owner? "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. She claimed in court documents that the NFL star inappropriately grabbed her and exposed himself during a session in June. 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. The second accuser did not attend the press conference but was identified as Lauren Baxley. We'll email instructions on how to reset your password. Flip the page for full video of her statement and the letter Baxley wrote to Watson. Several women have come forward to reveal very shocking and specific allegations of sexual misconduct against NFL player Deshaun Watson, Sports Illustrated reported on Friday. However, her exact age and other details have not been revealed yet to the news and media. Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. She was the first of 22 women to file a lawsuit against Watson. Maybe she simply wants her day in court. Just the kind of guy you want leading your franchise. Not just for my career, not just for my license getting revoked, but also for my personal relationship with my partner. In the letter, Baxley. Dont book an appointment in the first place and walk out of the room the first sign of inappropriate conduct. This incident has affected me in many ways, and those ways are hard to describe. Then you asked if you could shower before your service. Godel and the NFLPA got another one wrong. Hardin also said Watson and his representatives "will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department" as part of any criminal investigation. , People with $230,000,000 dont go to jail. Innocent people dont make settlement deals. Most of the alleged incidents took place in Houston, according to the lawsuits. 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. 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. A request for comment from Watson's agent on Solis and Baxley's claims has not yet been returned. Lauren Bexley is the second accuser to reveal her identity after Ashley Solis. That woman isnt here. Many of the allegations align with Solis' account. Speaker 4: Tony, how many of your clients will be making [inaudible 00:41:07]? 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.". 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. 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?? I hope the fans are as considerate to Watson as he has been to these women. ", 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. She spoke alongside attorney Tony Buzbee who revealed another of Watson's accusers to be Lauren Baxley. Again this is just my opinion from watching him. Gaffield is general counsel for Athletes First, the sports agency for a number ofNFL players, including Watson. Both are among 22 plaintiffs whohave accused him sexual misconduct, including two whoaccuse him of sexual assault. To this day Vick still volunteers his own time and effort to animal rights causes when he legally doesnt have to. I think since at least two, perhaps three have done so already, there's others that are considering it. Thanks for once again proving that irony and hypocrisy are alive and well. 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". ", Watsons lawyer Rusty Hardin claimed in a statement after Solis' press conference on Tuesday that her attorney, Tony 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.". This guy will eventually end up behind bars. 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.. I am a former massage therapist, having quit the only career I have known in May of this year. 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. The letter stated: "Every boundary from professional and therapeutic, to sexual and . "I can no longer practice the profession I love the most without shakingI hope he knew how heartbreaking that is to me," she said. Big Ben is glad hes retired and they settled. The woman gave permission for her letter to Watson to be read out loud to the media. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. good for you. Attorney Buzbee said Solis and another accuser have spoken to the police but did not confirm what agency. 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. Describing herself as "just one of dozens of women whose lives have been. Baxley claims Watson then turned over onto his back, once again exposing himself but "this time your penis". She could be making this all up. Because Watson repeatedly assaulted women, the institutions and individuals who currently uphold and employ him must also be held accountable. "I didnt want to touch you but terror kept me on auto-pilot," she wrote. Vasteelerfan says: But the cynical part in me says the settlement amount wasnt enough. Your full rear was exposed, as was your scrotum," Baxley alleged. She says that Friel. Cleveland.com via AP Baxley wrote that she was "forced into quitting for the sake of my health" and safety in June 2020. Definitely not a slam dunk that well see Watson week thirteen. His attorney said the quarterback has also "never forced a woman to commit a sexual act.". Hes gotten away with this, but a leopard cant change his spots. 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.". Lauren Baxley is the second accuser to go public with her name. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. No way NFL is going to do anything on merit that will prolong this. Perez: Solis said the idea that money was her primary motivation behind filing the suit is "false.". "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. 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 . They both told similar stories on how Watson was inappropriate with them during massages and it has caused them trauma. Brandfield-Harvey read a letter from Baxley that Baxley had addressed to Watson. 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. 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. I am the remaining plaintiff against Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback who harassed and committed indecent assault against me", she wrote. I will never cease my attempts to educate on this point.. Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. nhpats2011 says: 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. You dont sue for an apology are we to believe its just a coincidence that Watson is a multi-million dollar man? Something YOU and some cheating owners DO NOT have. 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. I cant believe this actually has to be explained. "It all started with a skill saw . 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. They're the first two of 22 clients of Houston lawyer. All non-consensual sexual acts are a violence. NFL only interested in revenue. Let your followers know you're on Myspace with a Tweet. And inherent and unspoken threats are just as damaging to the psyche as explicit threats. 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. ", Follow reporter Brent Schrotenboer @Schrotenboer. Shes not wrong, thats for sure, however at least a couple of the therapists went back and provided additional treatment(s). Lauren Baxley wrote a letter to Watson that was read by lawyer Cornelia Brandfield-Harvey, who works at Buzbee's law firm. 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. She has been in the profession for 11 years and has a great reputation. 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. "When you requested a pre-consultation phone call, I was happy to oblige," Baxley wrote. He claimed that some of the women were asked to sign an NDA before or after meeting the NFL star. 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 said Watson "assaulted me in my home. Tony Buzbee: That is completely up to them. The essay written by Lauren Baxley a licensed massage therapist in Houston was published by The Daily Beast. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Some of the responses here just show how bitter and angry some men can be towards women in general. No idea. Completely oblivious to the reality of their actions. I couldnt hold it in anymore, Solis said. "And they have absolutely no idea what Im going through or what happened to me. SPACEBAR resumes the slideshow. 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. Or the biggest piece of human garage on earth Aaron? Its reprehensible that he even still has a job playing football. Anybody did to my daughter or wife what Watson did to those ladies.no amount of money, no length of suspension would satisfy my blood lust. I bet he wouldnt request appointments from 66 different dudes. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Twenty-two women have accused Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson 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. Watson is now free to deny any wrongdoing without facing consequences from the NFL. 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. There were layers and layers to what was happening in my mind, but physically, I felt like I was chained to that table.. 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. I just wanted him gone.. Its a constant reminder to Watson that this is not over. 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. Lauren Baxley, one of the 22 women suing the player, is also a licensed massage therapist. In a recent statement, the NFL called the claims against Watson "deeply disturbing". Makes him look like a sociopath. The judges language was baffling and disgusting. "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. PHOTO Ashley Solis Is Being Attacked By Deshaun Watson's Supporters. Even one more victim is outrageous". This is your profile URL. Vick admitted he was wrong, fully accepted his punishment that included an actual prison sentence (not just a slap on the wrist 10+ game suspension). Until all the information is released from the civil case, then we will know exactly what happened. 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. 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. Need help? 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. In any case, Im glad that this lady is standing firm on not settling. We based it off your Facebook details. 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. 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. - Jimmypinthe416 says: 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 -. "We made a legit demand. Then you asked if you could shower before your service. Also dont think for a second there arent people planning to protest every single game he plays in down the road. Dont jump to conclusions based on what the media distorts with their own biased opinions. Thats questionable comment #1. Any settlement offer he has made has been a dismissal of his evil actions, and I know that unless there is an authoritative intervention, he will continue his destructive behavior. 23 of 24 of Deshaun Watson's accusers have reached a financial settlement with the Browns quarterback. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? To this point he has given no any indication that he is capable of doing that. 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. 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. Baxley spoke about her experience with Deshaun Watson in a statement she issued at a press conference on Tuesday. The attorney read: Bexley also took shots at Deshaun Watson's community work outside the NFL. The university was established nearly 40 years later in 1889 and its student population of nearly 12,000. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Not unless he just tells them what they want to hear in order to be reinstated. You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. Watson has denied that he has ever treated women with anything but the "utmost respect". But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. Watson still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault against me. Other days I feel like a failure.. ZERO. What was slightly unusual, Baxley however claimed, was Watson repeatedly expressing his "privacy concerns". "I hope he knows how much pain he's inflicted on me emotionally and physically," she concluded. Watsons punishment should be a year minimum with conditions for meeting therapy requirements until this lady feels he is sincere. We loaded your account with your Twitter details. Multiple women said he made unwanted sexual advances and touched them with his penis during a massage.