Hill found liable for 2 counts of battery in mixed verdict; wife awarded $500K — SkimNews
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- Tyreek Hill was found liable for two counts of battery by a Miami jury in a civil trial involving his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, but was cleared of six other battery counts and all claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress.
- Lakeeta Vaccaro was awarded $500,000 in compensatory damages after the jury determined Hill caused harm during two specific incidents, including one in January 2024 where he grabbed her neck and twisted her breasts.
- The jury reached its verdict after nearly four hours of deliberation, with the six-member panel accepting Vaccaro’s account of the January 2024 incident, supported by a photo of injuries and text messages to her mother.
- Vaccaro’s legal team played nanny camera footage from April 2025 showing a heated argument in which Hill threatened to leave with their daughter, a moment the jury also deemed a battery.
- Hill’s attorneys argued the lawsuit was motivated by financial disputes, claiming Vaccaro pursued legal action after failing to secure additional spousal support, framing the case as 'all about money and divorce.'
Why it matters: Hill avoids punitive damages and liability on most claims, limiting financial exposure, but the battery findings could influence the NFL’s ongoing review under its personal conduct policy and affect his marketability and team standing. The $500,000 award reflects tangible accountability despite the mixed outcome.
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