Tyreek Hill’s wife testifies about alleged assault, verbal abuse at trial ahead of his potential NFL return

Tyreek Hill's wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, testified on Tuesday in a civil assault-and-battery trial in Florida, describing the alleged verbal abuse and assaults she endured throughout their relationship. The trial is part of their ongoing divorce proceedings. Vaccaro, the sister of former NFL players Kenny Vaccaro, alleged that the abuse began in January 2024 when Hill pressured her to sign a post-nuptial agreement, which she refused to do.

According to Vaccaro, Hill threatened divorce, tried to remove her wedding ring, grabbed her breasts, and wrestled her to the bed, causing her to feel terrified. She testified about several other instances of abuse, including Hill attacking her while she was pregnant and trying to punch her in the stomach, as well as incidents where he threw her clothes, broke her computer, threw her out of their house, and even shoved an unlit cigar butt in her mouth.

Vaccaro said that Hill kicked her out of their car while driving home from an event in May 2024, and threw her shoe out of the car. In November 2024, he allegedly yelled at her and spat in her face after she was unable to prepare a pregame outfit for him. She went into labor the next day with their child. Vaccaro described the cycle of abuse as worsening, leading her to contemplate her options and the impact on their newborn daughter.

Hill, 31, is currently recovering from a serious knee injury he sustained with the Miami Dolphins, who released him in February. The NFL's disciplinary actions regarding the alleged abuse remain under review.