Ravens’ Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists
FILE-Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists.
Justin Tucker allegations
The alleged behavior involved Justin Tucker exposing his genitals, brushing two of the therapists with his exposed genitals, and leaving what the workers believe to be semen on the treatment table after three of his sessions, Newsweek reported.
Tucker’s actions were allegedly so bad that the massage therapists ended the sessions and refused to treat him again. Two spas stated that management banned the Baltimore Ravens star kicker from coming back.
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These acts reportedly happened at four high-end spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area, according to CBS News, citing the Baltimore Banner.
USA Today reported that the acts allegedly occurred from 2012 to 2016.
Tucker and his lawyers respond
What they're saying:
Justin Tucker released a lengthy statement Thursday on X, formerly Twitter, in response to the allegations reported by the Baltimore Banner, calling them "unequivocally false."
Tucker's lawyers also have denied the allegations of misconduct the Super Bowl champion is facing.
USA Today obtained a statement from Tucker’s lawyer that read "Mr. Tucker has never behaved inappropriately during any massage therapy session, and certainly never in the manner described [in the story]. Any suggestion to the contrary is a fictitious and utterly baseless claim."
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His lawyers also added "unremarkable" and "not news" that he might become exposed during a massage. Athletes often shift around due to the discomfort that accompanies body work, and massage therapists themselves are the ones who adjust coverings."
According to Sports Illustrated, the women interviewed said they believed Tucker's actions started slowly, but they think he was being deliberate after multiple actions.
Some of the massage therapists admit that they are still affected by what Tucker allegedly did. "I can’t watch sports anymore. I see his face everywhere," said J., one of the massage therapists.
Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens and the NFL have declined to comment on the allegations made against Tucker.