Ashley Solis, Deshaun Watson's Accuser, Makes First Public Comments: 'I'm Not Afraid Anymore'

Ashley Solis, one of the women who has accused Houston Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault, made her first public comments on Tuesday, saying that she is "not afraid anymore."

"I was afraid. I'm not afraid anymore. Deshaun Watson assaulted and harassed me," Solis said during a press conference held by attorney Tony Buzbee.

"I'm here to take back the power and take back control," Solis added. "I'm a survivor of assault and harassment."

During the press conference, Solis explained that on March 30, 2020, Watson sexually assaulted her "in my own home, doing what I love most, massage therapy."

"I can no longer practice the profession I love the most without my hands shaking during the session," she said. "I got into massage therapy to heal people. To heal their minds and bodies. To bring peace to their souls. Deshaun Watson has robbed me of that," Solis said during the press conference.

Solis also disputed claims that she accused Watson of sexual assault for money, saying that it "is false. I come forward now so that Deshaun Watson does not assault another woman."

This is a breaking news story and will be updated when more information becomes available.