Tyreek Hill Faces 8 Abuse Allegations at Divorce Trial, Threatening NFL Return
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 7
Tyreek Hill Faces 8 Abuse Allegations at Divorce Trial, Threatening NFL Return
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 7
Summary
Eight abuse allegations surfaced in open court Tuesday as Lakeeta Vaccaro testified that Tyreek Hill tried to punch her stomach in July 2024 while she was pregnant and described a pattern of violence during their 18-month marriage.
The testimony could significantly delay or derail Hill’s expected return to the NFL because the league is already reviewing the domestic-violence claims under its Personal Conduct Policy, with no timetable for a decision.
Hill’s lawyer challenged Vaccaro’s account by highlighting discrepancies with her deposition and arguing there is no physical evidence, while stressing that serious allegations should not be treated as proven facts.
The trial resumes Wednesday against a backdrop of earlier abuse-related episodes involving Hill, including a 2015 guilty plea in an Oklahoma domestic assault case and multiple later investigations that did not produce charges or NFL discipline.