You cant cure that mentality, or change that person. Lauren Baxley is the second woman to come forward as one of the 22 women accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct. 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. My wife is a massage therapist and was trained to do that. Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, two of the 22 women suing Deshaun Watson, have gone pubic with their stories for the first time. 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. 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. They're the first two of 22 clients of Houston lawyer. Learn how your comment data is processed. Trash. Watsons punishment should be a year minimum with conditions for meeting therapy requirements until this lady feels he is sincere. Baxley did not appear in front of cameras. In the letter, Baxley. Multiple women said he made unwanted sexual advances and touched them with his penis during a massage. If he does not understand that this is wrong he will do it again. 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. 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 -. NFL only interested in revenue. This is your profile URL. "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. 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.". The letter stated: "Every boundary from professional and therapeutic, to sexual and . There is a lot more to violence than injury, as anyone who has suffered abuse knows full well. Glad she is on this planet with us and I hope she wins. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? He will eventually commit another crime, and wont get away with it. All of Watson's accusers apart from Solis and Baxley continue to use an alias. Watson has denied that he has ever treated women with anything but the "utmost respect". Watsons punishment should be a year minimum with conditions for meeting therapy requirements until this lady feels he is sincere. Im sorry, but its Watsons right to not admit to anything related to an ongoing case. If we find matches from your Facebook friends, we'll connect you to them right away. Numbers, dots and dashes are ok, too. pic.twitter.com/UQZPfDxXxz. "I am a survivor of assault and harassment, Deshaun Watson is my assaulter and my harasser. Because Watson repeatedly assaulted women, the institutions and individuals who currently uphold and employ him must also be held accountable. I dont think theres no doubt shes going to win in court. 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. Anyone with any credibility would give details not fluff statements. Fox 26 Houston She had filed the lawsuit under an alias due to the fear of a public backlash -- but says she feels empowered to go public and tell her story herself. Dont book an appointment in the first place and walk out of the room the first sign of inappropriate conduct. But you can pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. "Any allegation that Deshaun forced a woman to commit a sexual act is completely false," Hardin said. 22 accusers claims that Watson preyed on them during massages. Vasteelerfan says: Attorney Buzbee said Solis and another accuser have spoken to the police but did not confirm what agency. 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. 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. Until all the information is released from the civil case, then we will know exactly what happened. I just wanted him gone.. Don't have a Myspace account yet? Learn more about how to retrieve an existing account. First, why this hate on the NFL over this and absolutely none for the NFLPA who was pushing for ZERO punishment? Just start typing to find music. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. Gaffield is general counsel for Athletes First, the sports agency for a number ofNFL players, including Watson. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Ashley Solis appeared live at a press conference that was held by her attorney Tony Buzbee. 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. 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. These women have no morals lmao. Another woman, who has not yet filed a lawsuit, detailed similar inappropriate behavior by Watson during a massage with her in the fall of 2019 toSports Illustrated's Jenny Vrentas. "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. I acknowledge that I have read and accept the Terms of Use 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. I cant believe this actually has to be explained. Watson still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault against me. Perez: Solis said the idea that money was her primary motivation behind filing the suit is "false.". Wow, thats rough while he makes his $230 million guaranteed. Use one of your social networks or start fresh with an email address. 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. Baxley claims Watson then told her to "just grab it", meaning his penis, if it was in her way. No way NFL is going to do anything on merit that will prolong this. ", "I can no longer practice the profession I love most," she said. Vasteelerfan says: 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?? Its a constant reminder to Watson that this is not over. She is really scarce on details. Thats the way the system works. The attorney read: Bexley also took shots at Deshaun Watson's community work outside the NFL. Then the video was released showing the guy patting him on the back. Help us with just a few more questions. No integrity. Three others allegedly took place in California, Georgia and Arizona. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Frankly,anyone can say anything they want. 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. She was seen on the videos caring, and her age is assumed to lie under the given range. All rights reserved. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Watson also said he looked forward to clearing his name and that he has never treated a woman with anything but the utmost respect.. Deshaun Watson assaulted and harassed me on March 30th, 2020, in my own home doing what I felt was massage therapy. I expect the Brown are going to regret this entire affair its not going away anytime soon, and its not going to end well. But since people will continue to watch games in record numbers and the NFLs money isnt affected they dont care. Shes not wrong, thats for sure, however at least a couple of the therapists went back and provided additional treatment(s). "We did not think that the facts showed that Deshaun did anything wrong with their client," Gaffield said in a statement. Baxley also said that Watson used the session as a veneer to get her to look at and touch his genitals. "The allegations are deeply disturbing and we take these issues very seriously," the NFL said in a statement. nhpats2011 says: Hardin also said Watson and his representatives "will fully cooperate with the Houston Police Department" as part of any criminal investigation. Two women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, have come forward to identify themselves as plaintiffs in two of the. Even if Watson is never charged with a crime, the NFL could suspend himfor violations of its personal conduct policy, depending on the findings of its own investigation. From what has been reported, Baxley has worked with plenty of professional athletes before working with Watson. He said she said doesnt hold up in court nor should it. "You asked again if we had privacy space, I said yes. fan70 says: 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. To finish, unfortunately, this isnt the first or likely last time the NFL (and other businesses), put profit ahead of peoples welfare. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. "Any allegation that Deshaun forced a woman to commit a sexual act is completely false," Hardin said. This is your profile URL. The woman, who was not present, was revealed to be Lauren Baxley. The essay written by Lauren Baxley a licensed massage therapist in Houston was published by The Daily Beast. Watson has sexually assaulted 20-30, maybe 40, who knows how many, and he faces absolutely no consequences. A request for comment from Watson's agent on Solis and Baxley's claims has not yet been returned. Even one more victim is outrageous". "It is difficult to . They both told similar stories on how Watson was inappropriate with them during massages and it has caused them trauma. 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". Again this is just my opinion from watching him. The burden of proof isnt high in civil cases. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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. 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. He says hes a Christian? Lauren Bexley is the second accuser to reveal her identity after Ashley Solis. Way to go Browns brass. MORE VIDEOS. Makes him look like a sociopath. From watching him this whole time it is my opinion He honestly does not think he did anything wrong. "I come forward now in hopes Deshaun Watson does not hurt another woman," she told reporters. What has this world come to?? 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). Let your Facebook friends know youre on Myspace with an update. What was slightly unusual, Baxley however claimed, was Watson repeatedly expressing his "privacy concerns". She claimed in court documents that the NFL star inappropriately grabbed her and exposed himself during a session in June. Buzbee said the report was not from Solis but another client. 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 . 23 of 24 of Deshaun Watson's accusers have reached a financial settlement with the Browns quarterback. ", Solis said Watson "assaulted me in my home. Hes gotten away with this, but a leopard cant change his spots. Things like show remorse, admission to having a problem and actively dealing with said problem. In one case, plaintiff Lauren Baxley was diagnosed with "complex PTSD" by her therapist, according to court records, referring to post-traumatic stress disorder. To this point he has given no any indication that he is capable of doing that. Most of the cases allege thesame, or similar, conduct, Buzbee told the outlet of the civil complaints alleging misconduct during massages. However, her exact age and other details have not been revealed yet to the news and media. Lauren Baxley, one of the 22 women suing the player, is also a licensed massage therapist. Now, Baxley is speaking out about the . See what Lauren Baxley (laurenbaxley1) has discovered on Pinterest, the world's biggest collection of ideas. Yes. Now THAT is integrity, Goodell. There were layers and layers to what was happening in my mind, but physically, I felt like I was chained to that table.. Two women have decided to go public with their claims that Deshaun Watson sexually assaulted them during massages. Also dont think for a second there arent people planning to protest every single game he plays in down the road. "[When] I entered the room, I was both shocked and sickened to find you completely nude face down. 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. 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.". First came back from suspension on the road in Houston. "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. Your search did not return any results. Annoyed with the questions about apologizing. I felt disgusting. Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing Solis, claims that there are now 22 alleged victims under consideration at his firm. Baxley claims Watson then told her to "just grab it", meaning his penis, if it was in her way. Deshaun Watson Sexual-Assault Accuser: 'I Have Lost Faith in Humanity' Lauren Baxley, the one woman (out of 24) who refused to settle with Watson, calls out the NFL and its fans for their . During a news conference, Ashley Solis said she [] Watson denies claims of sexual assault or misconduct and alleges to have turned down settlement demands from early accusers. 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. Baxley will not be attending the game Sunday. Copyright 2023 BSO Entertainment LLC Pick one that's hard-to-crack, only known by you, and at least 6 characters long. Perez shared a copy of Solis' formal complaint. 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 . If we find matches from the people you follow on Twitter, we'll connect you to them right away. 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. He claimed that some of the women were asked to sign an NDA before or after meeting the NFL star. I will never cease my attempts to educate on this point.. 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. The two women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, both alleged sexual misconduct by Watson when the gave him massages. Baxley blasted Watson for allegedly crossing what she called "every boundary from therapeutic and profession to sexual and degrading". "Immediately following news of the first allegations last month, and as has been reported, we initiated an investigation under the NFLs Personal Conduct Policy. 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. "When you requested a pre-consultation phone call, I was happy to oblige," Baxley wrote. Thats questionable comment #1. Rusty Hardin, Watson's attorney, issued a response on Tuesday, saying Buzbee sought $100,000 on behalf of Solis in order to settle the matter. "When you requested a pre-consultation phone call, I was happy to oblige," Baxley wrote. An 11 game suspension? We loaded your account with your Twitter details. Browns and Haslam should have never signed him. In 2019 I modeled for the 2020 Varsity Spirit magazine and helped promote their uniforms . 2,059 Followers, 2,508 Following, 290 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Lauren Baxley (@laurenebaxley) 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing Solis, said she has provided a statement to Houston police. 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. 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. And this is why [] We based it off your Facebook details. Lauren Baxley revealed her identity through a letter that she wrote and it was read at the press conference. 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. But if shes waiting for a sincere apology or remorse Im not sure shes going to get it. She feared speaking out, though. 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. A portion of the response here. He allegedly instructed her focus on massaging his groin areaand "specifically kept trying to direct her to his penis.". Watson is facing 22 lawsuits, per ESPN's Sarah Barshop, with Buzbee telling reporters Tuesday his firm declined to pursue five more cases. 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. LAUREN Baxley is one of several women who have filed sexual assault lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Deshaun is a liar. Pick one that's 25 characters or less and includes a letter. She has been in the profession for 11 years and has a great reputation. What was slightly unusual, Baxley however claimed, was Watson repeatedly expressing his "privacy concerns". 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. 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. "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. She said Watson first reached out in a direct message on Instagram to line up a massage on March 28, 2020. Help us with just a few more questions. In a recent statement, the NFL called the claims against Watson "deeply disturbing". I agree completely with Ms Baxley when she states that he will continue his destructive behavior. Hes gotten away with this, but a leopard cant change his spots. "When I covered your groin area the towel I provided, you said it was itchy and rough.". Baxley claims Watson then turned over onto his back, once again exposing himself but "this time your penis". All he had to say was he was sorry, disappear for 3 months and volunteer at a womans group or something like that, then come back and story is mostly over. 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. Baxley said Watson signed a consent form before the session, and she directed him to the massage table and left the room. 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 has come forward as one of the in two female massage therapists who filed civil suits against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson. He can just pay is lawyer to drag it out for 10 years. Lauren Baxley has come forward as one of the in two female massage therapists who filed civil suits against Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson. 2,883 Followers, 572 Following, 63 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from lauren baxley (@lauren.baxley) Ray Rice was violent towards one woman and was black-balled for life. "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. She spoke alongside attorney Tony Buzbee who revealed another of Watson's accusers to be Lauren Baxley. This is your queue. 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). All non-consensual sexual acts are a violence. The NFL issued a statement on Tuesday, calling the allegations against Watson "deeply disturbing": Statement from the NFL concerning @deshaunwatson: pic.twitter.com/KcQk14yCro. 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. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? 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.