Ashley Solis first victim to publicly detail allegations vs. Watson

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Ashley Solis first victim to publicly detail allegations against Deshaun Watson

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 4/6/21

Deshaun Watson has been sued for sexual assault and misconduct by 22 different women, and one of the victims went public on Tuesday.

In a press conference arranged by attorney Tony Buzbee, a massage therapist named Ashley Solis said she was sexually assaulted by Watson on March 30, 2020. She said she has suffered from “panic attacks, anxiety and depression” as a result of the Houston Texans star’s actions. Solis also said she is unable to perform massages without trembling and that she has had to cut sessions short.

You can see a portion of Solis’ statement below. She paused several times to collect herself while speaking.

Deshaun Watson accuser Ashley Solis "I can no longer practice the profession I love the most without shaking…I hope he knew how heartbreaking that is to me" pic.twitter.com/7fl1KKgB16

— gifdsports (@gifdsports) April 6, 2021

The two latest lawsuits were filed against Watson a week ago, bringing the total to 22. Watson’s legal team responded by sharing statements from 18 massage therapists who say they have worked with Watson and defended the quarterback.

All of the lawsuits against Watson to this point have been civil in nature, but Houston police said on Friday that one criminal complaint has been filed.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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