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Josh Primo, Spurs resolve lawsuit with accuser

Earlier this month, a former sports psychologist for the San Antonio Spurs filed a lawsuit alleging the organization failed to take action after Joshua Primo exposed himself to her on multiple occasions. In the lawsuit, Dr. Hillary Cauthen claimed …

Earlier this month, a former sports psychologist for the San Antonio Spurs filed a lawsuit alleging the organization failed to take action after Joshua Primo exposed himself to her on multiple occasions. In the lawsuit, Dr. Hillary Cauthen claimed she was exposed a total of nine times, with the first incident occurring in December of 2021. SpursTalk has learned that the lawsuit has been resolved.

Source: LJ Ellis @ SpursTalk

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“The parties have agreed to resolve this matter,” Tony Buzbee told SpursTalk exclusively. Buzbee, Cauthen’s attorney who earlier held a press conference to detail his client’s claims, didn’t offer any further details. -via SpursTalk / November 17, 2022

Hillary Cauthen sues Spurs, Josh Primo because team ‘ignored repeated reports of indecent exposure’

Tom Orsborn: Buzbee Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Primo and the #Spurs claiming that Hillary Cauthen lost her “dream job” because the Spurs “ignored her repeated reports of indecent exposure on the part of Primo.” Source: Twitter @tom_orsborn …

Tom Orsborn: Buzbee Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Primo and the #Spurs claiming that Hillary Cauthen lost her “dream job” because the Spurs “ignored her repeated reports of indecent exposure on the part of Primo.”

Source: Twitter @tom_orsborn

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Buzbee says Cauthen was told to keep seeing Primo after her report, and wanted to keep her job.
“She was hoping that this conduct was somehow outside the norm for Mr. Primo, hoping it was a one-time thing, but unfortunately the conduct continued to occur and in fact escalated.” – 1:12 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Spurs, Primo sued over exposure allegations – via @ESPN App espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:03 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Former Spurs psychologist sues team, Primo over alleged incidents of indecent exposure nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/03/for… – 12:52 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Primo attorney William J. Briggs says Cauthen “never informed her patient of the purported exposure.”
Briggs said Primo is “devastated by these false allegations and release by the Spurs” and “looks forward to clearing his name and to moving forward with his NBA career.” – 12:44 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Here’s the full press conference from Dr. Hillary Cauthen and Tony Buzbee.
They allege that Josh Primo exposed himself to her and to multiple other women, and that high-level members of the Spurs were aware for 10 months before they cut him.
kens5.com/article/sports… – 12:44 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Primo attorney William Briggs: “(Cauthen’s) allegations are either a complete fabrication, a gross embellishment or utter fantasy. (Primo) never intentionally exposed himself to her or anyone else & was not even aware his private parts were visible outside of his workout shorts.” – 12:42 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Primo’s attorney William J. Briggs II says Cauthen’s claims that Primo exposed himself to her during numerous therapy sessions are false. – 12:40 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Primo attorney William J. Briggs II in a statement says his client is being “victimized by his former team appointed sports psychologist, who is playing to ugly stereotypes and racially charged fears for her own financial benefit.” – 12:38 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Don’t give too much credence to public statements in legal disputes. Kyrie, Primo, everyone is trying to manipulate the media to gain support. My advise is reserve judgement until after an independent investigation has published results. – 12:23 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Hillary Cauthen met in May 2022 w/ #Spurs deputy general counsel Brandon James & head of human resources Kara Allen, according to the lawsuit.
“They informed Dr. Cauthen that, despite her complaints, Primo would continue to participate in team activities,” according to the suit. – 12:14 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Buzbee says Cauthen insisted that Coach Popovich be made aware of the situation with Primo.
He says she was told that he was made aware, but he’s not sure if that was true or not in June.
“We may have concluded here that at that point in time, she was being lied to.” – 12:09 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
A former psychologist for the Spurs has filed a lawsuit against Josh Primo and the organization, who she alleges “ignored her repeated reports of indecent exposure.” She first reported Primo’s behavior in January 2022.
Reporting via @Tom Orsborn: expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 12:08 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Buzbee said the Spurs told Cauthen that they wanted to do “what they called a facilitated discussion with Dr. Cauthen and Joshua Primo so they could figure out what it was that was compelling him to expose himself to her.” – 12:07 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Lawsuit states Cauthen met with Spurs GM Brian Wright March 21, 2022, but “nothing was done about Primo’s behavior.” – 12:02 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Timeline from Buzbee:
Dec 2021: Primo exposes himself to Dr. Cauthen in one of their first sessions
Jan 2022: Cauthen gets a meeting with Spurs GM
July: Cauthen told to stay home from Summer League, team has lost trust in her
August: Cauthen’s contract not renewed – 12:01 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Lawsuit alleges Primo exposed his genitals nine times to Cauthen during “individual private sessions” despite her numerous complaints about Primo’s improper sexual conduct to the organization’s leadership. – 11:59 AM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
How long until the narrative switches from Kyrie to Josh Primo? – 11:48 AM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
The timeline Cauthen describes is this: Primo exposes his penis to her during a session in December, she reports it in January, she tries to get meetings with GM but is put off, then loses her job, while Primo stays 10 months.
If that’s accurate, it’s inexcusable. – 11:46 AM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
A copy of the lawsuit filed on behalf of Dr. Hillary Cauthen in Bexar County against the Spurs and Joshua Primo. She alleges Primo exposed himself to her multiple times during individual therapy sessions. #ksatnews #ksatsports pic.twitter.com/ZpLEnHXmhZ – 11:44 AM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
For clarification, @Tom Orsborn asked if it was general manager Brian Wright who was aware of the incidents involving Dr. Cauthen and Joshua Primo, and not former general manager RC Buford. Buzbee confirmed it was Wright, not Buford. – 11:37 AM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
Buzbee says Dr. Cauthen alleges Primo exposed himself to her in December 2021 and raised issue to Spurs in January, but organization delayed meeting with her. pic.twitter.com/zJWY2oLfs8 – 11:32 AM

Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Buzbee says that Primo is alleged to have exposed himself to women in Las Vegas and in Minnesota – 11:30 AM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Both the Spurs and Primo are now facing lawsuits in Bexar County, Buzbee says.
A criminal complaint for indecent exposure being filed against Primo. – 11:29 AM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Buzbee says Primo wasn’t restricted in any way as Spurs officials told her there would be an investigation.
Says Cauthen was told to stay home from summer league, where he allegedly exposed himself again, and then said they had lost faith in Cauthen. – 11:27 AM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Buzbee says Primo first exposed his penis to her in December 2021, in one of their first sessions.
He says Cauthen met with the general manager of the Spurs organization in January of 2022, and they asked that she continue meeting with Primo. – 11:24 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Lawsuit states that “at least 2 other incidents of exposure have occurred involving Primo (one apparently in Nevada and one in Minnesota).
Cauthen made her first report about Primo’s conduct to Spurs management in Jan. 2022, according to the lawsuit. – 11:18 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Buzbee Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Primo and the #Spurs claiming that Hillary Cauthen lost her “dream job” because the Spurs “ignored her repeated reports of indecent exposure on the part of Primo.” – 11:17 AM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Attorney Tony Buzbee releases details of lawsuit on behalf of Dr. Hillary Cauthen against Josh Primo and Spurs.
Claims Cauthen made her first report to Spurs about Primo’s conduct in January. – 11:16 AM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee says a lawsuit has been filed in the Josh Primo case. Buzbee is representing former Spurs psychologist Dr. Hillary Cauthen. #ksatnews #KSATsports pic.twitter.com/EAXC9klK5w – 11:16 AM

Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Press conference with Josh Primo accuser Dr. Hillary Cauthen and her attorney Tony Buzbee is live here
youtube.com/watch?v=E2t_qf… – 11:14 AM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
Reporting this morning with photojournalist Sal Salazar in Houston from @BuzbeeLawFirm where we are waiting to hear from Hillary Cauthen, who is expected to discuss allegations against former Spurs guard Josh Primo. #KSATnews #KSATsports pic.twitter.com/fMRDkpeDom – 10:53 AM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee’s news conference with Josh Primo accuser Hillary Cauthen, former #Spurs psychologist, is set to start at 10. pic.twitter.com/IlRacIBoet – 10:45 AM

Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Some things we may get insight into for the first time today as Josh Primo’s accuser and her attorney hold a press conference:
-When and where did Primo allegedly expose himself?
-How many women?
-Who in the Spurs organization was made aware, when?
-How did the Spurs respond? – 10:00 AM

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Shams Charania: Statement from Josh Primo’s attorney, William J. Briggs, II: pic.twitter.com/V6IxRvoOLM -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / November 3, 2022
Shams Charania: Former Spurs psychologist Hillary Cauthen has sued the Spurs and Josh Primo and is filing a criminal complaint over alleged incidents involving indecent exposure by Primo, alleging Primo exposed himself nine times to her beginning in December 2021 and the franchise failed to act. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / November 3, 2022