Nike has suspended his deal with Houston Texans player Deshaun Watson after he more than 20 women have filed charges of sexual assault or inappropriate behavior. “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. We will continue to closely monitor the situation,” Nike said in a statement sent to CNBC on Wednesday.
The Texans paid Watson nearly $ 30 million last season, to which should be added other earnings thanks to their sponsorship of companies like Rolex and Beats by Dre that, until recently, had been eager to partner with one of the players. most talented in the NFL. Watson’s other sponsors have yet to comment on the player allegations.
One of the allegedly assaulted women speaks
One of the women who has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, Ashley Solis, spoke at a press conference, along with her lawyer, where she related the reasons for her complaint, in addition to making it clear that what he is least interested in is having an economic arrangement.“I went into massage therapy to heal people. To heal their minds and bodies. To bring peace to their souls. Deshaun Watson has stolen that from me. He took it from me, it tainted a profession that I take great pride in.”
People say I’m doing this just for money, that’s false. I present myself now so that Deshaun Watson does not attack another woman
In this regard, Solis explained that “I suffer from panic attacks, anxiety and depression. I am in therapy as a result of Deshaun Watson’s actions. I hope you know how much pain it has inflicted on me emotionally and physically. And I hope you know how much pain it has inflicted. to these other survivors. People say I’m doing this just for money, that’s false. I’m showing up now so that Deshaun Watson doesn’t attack another woman. “
