BOSTON -- The woman accusing Patriots star Randy Moss of assault has a history of financial problems, the Boston Herald reported Saturday.

Rachelle Washington has been on the verge of being evicted from her homes on three different occasions, the newspaper reported.

The most recent incident happened last month, when Washington's landlord served her a three-day notice to pay her rent, or she would be forced to leave. Washington was able to come up with the money.

A temporary restraining order was issued Monday requiring the star wide receiver to stay at least 500 feet from Rachelle Washington who alleged he committed "battery causing serious injury" to her at her Florida home on Jan. 6.

Moss' attorney said Washington had demanded $500,000 or she would make the charge public.

Moss has denied the allegation of assault, which he called "this situation of extortion," and said he was "furious" about it. He called what happened "an accident." No criminal charge has been brought.

"Ms. Washington has been unfairly characterized as someone simply seeking financial gain. In fact, it was Mr. Moss' representatives who first contacted our office to offer a 'six figure' settlement with hopes of not having this incident become public record," a statement from Washington's attorney David McGill read.

Moss is expected to request a continuance of his court hearing in Florida to answer the temporary restraining order Washington received.

A hearing is scheduled for Jan. 28, six days before the Super Bowl.