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Two Survivors of Alleged Watson Assaults Publicly Identify Themselves: 'He Needs to Be Held Accountable'

Two women identified themselves as plaintiffs in sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, the first to reveal their names.

Both women, Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, are massage therapists. Solis attended a Tuesday news conference held at the office of Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing the 22 plaintiffs that have filed lawsuits against Watson. Baxley's account was read aloud in a prepared statement.

Buzbee said Solis was the first person to file a lawsuit against Watson.

"I am a survivor of assault and harassment. Deshaun Watson is my assaulter and my harasser," Solis said in a statement.