Seven more women have come forward with allegations against Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, accusing him of sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, as reported by the Baltimore Banner on Sunday. Tucker, a 35-year-old seven-time Pro Bowler and the most accurate kicker in NFL history, is now facing accusations from a total of 16 therapists across eight different spas. The reported incidents took place during massage sessions from 2012 to 2016, coinciding with his first five seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
The therapists allege that Tucker's conduct led some to refuse further sessions with him, resulting in two spas allegedly banning him from returning. However, Tucker's legal team denies these claims, stating that he has never been banned and dismissing the allegations as speculative and "impossible to prove." They provided a sworn declaration from the owner of Baltimore Spa & Salon, asserting that she never received complaints about Tucker or suspected any misconduct.
"takes innocuous or ambiguous interactions and skews them so out of proportion that they are no longer recognizable…. This is desperate tabloid fodder." – Justin Tucker
Despite the gravity of the allegations, therapists reportedly chose not to inform their supervisors out of fear of job loss. One woman substantiated her claims with what she described as an internal report from 2015 detailing her experiences with Tucker. The allegations initially surfaced on January 30, when the Baltimore Banner interviewed six massage therapists about Tucker's behavior.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the situation, acknowledging the seriousness of the issues raised and indicating that both Tucker and the league are taking them seriously.
"They are obviously serious issues, and he is taking that seriously as are we." – Roger Goodell
The Baltimore Ravens have also responded with a statement underlining their commitment to addressing such allegations vigilantly.
"We take any allegations of this nature seriously and will continue to monitor the situation." – Baltimore Ravens
Tucker's legal team referred to his social media post from January 30, where he vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as "unequivocally false." Despite the ongoing controversy, his lawyers remain firm in their stance against the accusations.
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