- The NFL has opened a review of the latest domestic violence allegations against Tyreek Hill.
- Lakeeta Vaccaro Hill said in court filings, obtained by TMZ, that the Dolphins player became violent on eight separate occasions during their marriage.
- An NFL spokesperson said in an email to USA TODAY Sports: ‘It’s standard policy for the league to review a matter such as this.’
The NFL has opened a review of the latest domestic violence allegations against the Miami Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill.
Lakeeta Vaccaro Hill said in court filings, obtained by TMZ, that the Dolphins player became violent on eight separate occasions during their marriage. Vaccaro, in one alleged incident, said the Miami star spat on her. She also alleged he tossed a marijuana cigarette at her before leaving for the 2024 Pro Bowl.
A league spokesperson said in an email to USA TODAY Sports: ‘It’s standard policy for the league to review a matter such as this.’
Tyreek Hill’s attorney, Julius Collins, released a statement to USA TODAY Sports denying the claims.
‘The new allegations that Ms. Vaccaro and her counsel have decided to allege are all unsubstantiated, untrue and an attempt to generate bad media coverage for Mr. Hill and therefore extort a large settlement offer from Mr. Hill, of which we believe Ms. Vaccaro is not entitled in this 17 month (sic) marriage,’ the statement read.
In an email to USA TODAY Sports, Vaccaro’s lawyer, Evan Marks, wrote that her amended petition is ‘verified – meaning that she has sworn that the allegations contained therein are true and correct.’
‘Evidence will be presented to a jury who will then decide whether Ms. Vaccaro is entitled to be compensated for the damages that she sustained due to the conduct of Mr. Hill as alleged,’ Marks wrote.
Approximately 10 years ago Hill pleaded guilty to domestic assault and battery by strangulation.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel addressed the situation on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at his news conference.