Women question NFL investigators' approach during Watson inquiry

Warning: Story contains graphic content about sexual misconduct.

Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley, two massage therapists who are suing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, are questioning some of the tactics NFL investigators are using during their interviews with them regarding Watson, according to Sports Illustrated's Jenny Vrentas.

"This woman asked me what I was wearing, which honestly really pissed me off," said Solis, who was the first of the 22 women to file a lawsuit against Watson. "She explained that that's something that she has to ask - which I don't believe at all."

In her lawsuit, Solis states multiple sexual misconduct acts made by Watson, including putting his penis on her hand, according to ESPN.

"I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be wearing that would suggest that I don't want you to put your penis on my hand," Solis added. "Do I need to wear a turtleneck?"

Additionally, Solis said the investigators' methods left her worried her words "were going to be used against me."

Baxley said the NFL investigators also asked about what she was wearing during her appointment with Watson in June 2020. The massage therapist added the investigators' tone during the interview was "patronizing" and "victim-blaming."

Former prosecutors Lisa Friel and Jennifer Gaffney were the NFL investigators who talked to Solis, Baxley, and eight other women suing Watson. Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, has denied the charges on behalf of his client.

A total of 10 women filed complaints against Watson to Houston police in July. Eight of the complainants are among those suing the quarterback.

The NFL cleared Watson to join the Texans' training camp in late July, adding the investigations against the passer remain active. The 25-year-old, who's requested a trade from Houston, has been present at practice, but the team is limiting his participation.