Seven more women have come forward with allegations against Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, accusing him of engaging in sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas. These allegations, reported by the Baltimore Banner on Sunday, pertain to incidents that allegedly occurred during sessions from 2012 to 2016, Tucker's first five seasons in the NFL. As the most accurate kicker in NFL history and a seven-time Pro Bowler, these claims have cast a shadow over his career.
The accusations suggest that Tucker's conduct deterred some therapists from working with him again and led to two spas banning his return. Despite these claims, Tucker's lawyers assert that he has never been banned from the two spas in question. They provided a sworn declaration from the owner of Baltimore Spa & Salon, who stated she had neither received complaints nor suspected any misconduct on Tucker's part. However, therapists from the spa disclosed to the Banner that they refrained from reporting his behavior due to fears of job loss.
Tucker addressed these allegations on social media, asserting their falsity and expressing frustration over the portrayal of his interactions.
"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
The Baltimore Ravens have reiterated their commitment to investigating such matters thoroughly.
"We take any allegations of this nature seriously and will continue to monitor the situation." – Baltimore Ravens
The NFL is also closely monitoring the situation, with Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledging the gravity of the accusations.
"They are obviously serious issues, and he is taking that seriously as are we." – Roger Goodell
The allegations include an internal report from 2015, presented by one of the accusers, detailing her experiences with Tucker. While these incidents took place several years ago, they echo a broader conversation within the NFL regarding personal conduct policies. Three years ago, Ravens coach John Harbaugh highlighted the team's zero-tolerance stance on domestic violence following Deshaun Watson's suspension.
Tucker's legal team has directed attention to his social media defense and has dismissed the allegations as baseless. The unfolding situation raises questions about potential disciplinary action under the NFL's personal conduct policy, which could impact Tucker's future in the league.
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