Depositions of two of the 22 women suing Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson for assault has emerged
The two women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, both accused Watson of assault while giving him massages. Solis even admitted to crying at the end of the massage session.
According to the depositions, both ladies stated that Watson never threatened them. Solis stated that she felt molested when Watson pushed his portion onto her hand.
Ashley Solis And Lauren Baxley Talk About How Deshaun Watson Assaulted Them During Massage During Deposition
“He took it, withdrew it from beneath the towel, and placed it on my hand,” Solis testified in court. “I instantly moved my hand and began weeping, and I informed him I was terminating the session because I was uncomfortable.”
Watson stated in a deposition on May 13 that Solis had wet eyes after the massage but refused to explain why. She was only uncomfortable. Watson stated that he texted her after apologizing for making her feel uncomfortable.
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Watson reportedly urged Baxley to grasp his parts if they got in the way. “He’s a menace to me,” Baxley declared. “He is a danger to any lady.” He poses a risk to all massage therapists.”
“Did you know Ms. Baxley responded to Mr. Watson 19 times following the massage with him?” the attorney inquired. “By text message.” She spoke with him 19 times.” Mary Magdalene Smith, the counselor, stated that she was unaware that Baxley was still communicating with Watson.
“Well, it doesn’t sound like trauma,” Smith observed. “If she can communicate with him and is prepared to conduct another massage.”
Baxley and Solis, along with the other eight accusers, filed criminal charges against Watson. In Texas, two grand juries declined to prosecute Watson on any criminal charges.
The NFL is still looking into whether Deshaun Watson broke the league’s personal conduct code. Watson spoke with NFL investigators for three days last week. NFL investigators want to speak with Watson again, according to Watson’s counsel.
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“More depositions are being taken in the lawsuits by attorneys. We’re attempting to prove, and I believe we’re succeeding, that what they say under oath in depositions differs from what’s in their petitions and lawsuits,” according to Hardin.
Hardin and Attorney Leah Graham, who is also on Watson’s legal team, claim that another accuser claimed Watson compelled her to perform a sex act but is now stating something entirely different.