First Deshaun Watson accuser speaks out
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The woman who filed the first lawsuit alleging sexual assault by Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson disclosed her identity and spoke to the media Tuesday.
Massage therapist Ashley Solis tearfully told her story at a press conference arranged by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing her and 21 other women who have filed suits.
“I’m here to take back the power and take back control,” Solis said. “I’m a survivor of assault and harassment.”
Solis said Watson assaulted her at her home on March 30, 2020.
Deshaun Watson accuser Ashley Solis speaks publicly on alleged assault by NFL star
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The woman who filed the first lawsuit alleging sexual assault by Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has disclosed her identity and spoken to the media.
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Star NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing 22 civil lawsuits from women with allegations ranging from inappropriate actions to sexual assault
In mid-March, the league announced that cases of alleged wrongdoing by Watson were under investigation
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