{
  "id": 12694738,
  "title": "'They want to make sure they're protecting Tyreek': NFL player's ex-wife says she never alleged abuse to 'starstruck' doctors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/they-want-to-make-sure-theyre-protecting-tyreek-nfl-players-ex-wife",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T19:32:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/want-sure-theyre-protecting-tyreek-193220422.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NFL star Tyreek Hill's ex-wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, returned to the witness stand on Wednesday, alleging that the wide receiver physically abused her during their 18-month marriage. Vaccaro, who filed a lawsuit alleging multiple instances of violence, testified on October 7, 2026. Hill has not faced any criminal charges from the allegations.\n\nVaccaro described arguments stemming from Hill's attempt to get her to sign a postnuptial agreement that would have granted her $1 in the event of emotional damage or suffering. Hill's attorney questioned Vaccaro about the couple's relationship, which began in 2017. When asked if her interest was piqued by Hill's newfound fame due to his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, Vaccaro responded that while he had signed a lucrative contract, it wasn't as impressive as the first-round draft pick her brother, Kenny Vaccaro, had received in 2013.\n\nThe defense showed the jury photos taken by police after Vaccaro reported the alleged abuse, but she admitted that the photos showed no visible injuries. Vaccaro argued that the photos did not capture the full extent of her suffering. She also testified that doctors, including her OB-GYN and her child's pediatrician, were \"starstruck\" by Hill, just as the police had been. Vaccaro claimed that the pediatrician asked for a picture during labor, highlighting that the pediatrician was a fan of Hill.\n\nHill's defense attorneys pointed out that the wide receiver has a known habit of nail-biting and cannot have nails, as it would interfere with his ability to catch the football. When questioned about the scratches to her neck and collarbone, Vaccaro admitted that Hill's fingernail habit could be the cause, despite initially stating otherwise.",
  "summary": "Tyreek Hill's ex-wife has alleged that the wide receiver abused her during their 18-month marriage in a lawsuit tied to their divorce.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ex-wife Lakeeta Vaccaro alleges Tyreek Hill physically abused her during 18-month marriage.",
    "Vaccaro filed lawsuit claiming multiple instances of violence, but Hill faces no criminal charges.",
    "Doctors described as 'starstruck' by Hill's fame and performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}