Former NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been ordered to pay $500,000 in compensatory damages to his estranged wife following a civil trial in Miami that found him liable on two counts of domestic violence.
The verdict came after a jury examined ten claims brought by Lakeeta Vaccaro Hill, who accused Hill of physical abuse tied to incidents occurring during their marriage. The trial concluded Tuesday night with the jury finding Hill liable for two incidents where physical evidence was presented.
One of the key moments in the case involved an argument on January 10, 2024, over a postnuptial agreement that Hill wanted Vaccaro to sign. During this dispute, she said Hill physically abused her. A photograph shown in court depicted a long scratch extending from her upper chest to her neck.
The second incident took place on April 7, 2025, when Hill was caught on a nanny cam shouting at Vaccaro. The confrontation moved into their sleeping daughter’s room. Hill’s mother called 911 during the episode and told the dispatcher that Hill tried to grab their daughter and leave the condo before she intervened.
“I've been in this cycle with him for so long, being pregnant and realizing, what am I going to do? How am I going to get myself out of this,” Vaccaro testified. “It got worse and worse and worse. And it got to a point where, now I'm a new mom. I have to think of her. I have to think about what I'm putting myself through.”
Vaccaro has filed for divorce following the trial.
The jury cleared Hill of liability in the remaining eight counts, which included allegations of battery, continuing domestic violence, and assault. Among these were claims that Hill attempted to punch Vaccaro in the stomach while she was pregnant, grabbed and twisted her breasts, and once shoved or threw an unlit cigar butt into her mouth.
Hill denied most of the allegations but admitted to telling Vaccaro he could “get people to hurt her” and once pushed her against a wall with enough force to create a hole, according to The Athletic.
Hill’s legal troubles come amid efforts to return to the NFL. He has not played since being released by the Miami Dolphins in February following a severe knee injury. Before that, he spent six seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and was part of their Super Bowl LIV-winning team.
The NFL is monitoring the situation. An NFL spokesperson told The Athletic that the league “has been monitoring developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy.” The NFL’s policy allows discipline without criminal charges. However, as Hill is currently a free agent, any punishment would only take effect if he signs with a new team.
The full extent of the league’s response remains unconfirmed following the verdict.
According to Yahoo Sports.
