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A Miami jury reached a verdict Tuesday in the civil lawsuit between Tyreek Hill and his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro.
The NFL wide receiver was found liable on two counts of assault and battery, while the other eight claims against him were dismissed.
This decision brings an end to a highly publicized legal case involving the former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins player. The jurors awarded Vaccaro $500,000 in compensatory damages. However, they refused to award her punitive damages.
Tyreek Hill, 32, was found liable for two separate incidents that occurred in January 2024 and April 2025. However, the jury did not uphold the eight other charges, which included allegations of assault and battery, battery, and repeated domestic violence.
Conflicting Testimony in Court
During the trial, 30-year-old Lakeeta Vaccaro testified about several instances of behavior she attributed to her estranged partner. In particular, she claimed that he pulled her hair and treated her like a man.
For his part, the American football player appeared in court the previous week to answer the charges. He largely disputed Vaccaro's statements, which he called false. He did, however, admit to one incident in which he allegedly pushed her, causing a hole in a wall.
After the verdict was announced, Hill shook hands with several members of his legal team and hugged one of his attorneys before leaving the courtroom alone.
This court ruling now raises questions about the future of his professional career. However, the civil verdict alone does not determine whether he will be able to return to play in the NFL.
Return to the NFL Still Uncertain After His Injury
Tyreek Hill is also continuing his rehabilitation following a serious knee injury sustained in September 2025, while playing for the Miami Dolphins. The wide receiver suffered, among other things, a dislocated knee and torn ligaments.
His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has indicated that a return to the field could be possible in November. However, no definitive impact of the verdict on his athletic future has been specified.
Between his physical recovery and the repercussions of this legal case, Tyreek Hill's future remains a story to watch in the NFL.
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