The two women accused Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson Sexual misconduct Sports Illustrated story Published on Friday, they are deeply disturbed by the questions being asked National Football League investigator.
One of the women stated that the investigators were “visiting” and “blaming the victim” when asking her questions, while the other woman claimed that the investigators asked her what she was wearing during the alleged incident with Watson.
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Massage therapist Ashley Solis is the first of 22 women to accuse Watson of sexual misconduct. Even before she was asked to do so, she first disclosed her name after filing a lawsuit, and she also met with the Houston police to file a criminal report.
Nonetheless, Solis said she was caught off guard by the questions raised by the NFL investigators, especially because the two investigators were both women.
In her suit, Solis described Watson placing his penis in her hand during the massage. According to Solis, one of the investigators asked her what she was wearing at the time of the alleged incident.
She said this question “really made me angry”.Solis told Sports Illustrated, “She explained that this was something she had to ask-I didn’t believe it at all. I’m not sure what I should wear. It shows that I don’t want you to put your penis on my body. Hands. I need to wear a turtleneck sweater. ?”
The magazine appointed Lisa Freer and Jennifer Gaffney as the head of the NFL’s personal behavior investigation. The two women also interviewed the plaintiff Lauren Baxley, who is a massage therapist like Solis.
Baxley told Sports Illustrated She was also asked what she was wearing during the alleged incident with Watson in June 2020. She described the investigator’s tone as “patronizing” and “blaming the victim,” and Baxley said they asked her why she did not end the meeting. Watson was suspected of misconduct against her.
Baxley also submitted a report to Houston Policemen The adult sex crime department of the department, she said this experience handled better than the NFL investigation. She described her interviews with the police as “very respectful,” which is different from her conversations with NFL questioners, who said they tried to “trip me” and expose “weaknesses they thought could be exploited.”
In late July, Watson reported to the Texans training camp. As of Friday, he had only participated in practice training, although the NFL stated that there is currently “no restriction” on his participation.
On Friday, the NFL told ESPN’s Kimberley A. Martin, ” [Watson’s] As the Houston Police Department and the league’s investigation continue. “
The NFL also notified ESPN that the review of Watson’s “serious allegations” is “still ongoing.”
Watson’s lawyer, Rusty Hardin, previously stated that all 22 accusers lied about sexual misconduct.
Weekly newspaper Contacted the NFL and Rusty Hardin for comments, but did not respond to publication in time.
