A Miami jury returned a mixed verdict in the civil trial against Tyreek Hill, finding the former NFL wide receiver liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro. The jury awarded Vaccaro $500,000 in compensatory damages but denied her claims for punitive damages. Hill, who smiled and hugged attorney Christi Bright upon hearing the verdict, was found liable for battery involving a necklace incident and a nanny camera video from April 2025.
His attorney Michael Gottlieb framed the lawsuit as motivated by divorce and financial ambitions rather than abuse. Vaccaro testified the abuse began in January 2024 over a postnuptial agreement, alleging Hill grabbed her neck and breasts. The jury viewed nanny camera footage showing Hill and Vaccaro yelling, with Vaccaro pleading "stop" before Hill took their daughter from a crib.
Hill was found not liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress or continuing domestic violence. Hill's agent Drew Rosenhaus said his playing situation remains "fluid." An NFL spokesperson said Vaccaro's allegations remain "under review of the personal conduct policy.".
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing