The allegations in opposition to Justin Tucker continue to grow.
Seven new therapeutic massage therapists accused Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, in response to The Baltimore Banner, bringing the full quantity as much as 16.
After the outlet printed its first story final month protecting six therapeutic massage therapists claiming the Ravens kicker had engaged in sexual misconduct throughout massages, three extra girls got here ahead earlier this month earlier than an extra seven not too long ago shared their experiences.
The allegations embrace Tucker exposing his penis and brushing it in opposition to therapeutic massage therapists and probably leaving ejaculate on the therapeutic massage tables.
Tucker, 35, allegedly requested a number of the girls to therapeutic massage his pelvic space and interior thighs whereas he had an erection, and two spas mentioned his conduct prompted them to ban him from returning.
The brand new allegations largely match the earlier ones, although did embrace two new particulars — that Tucker allegedly made intense eye contact whereas uncovered and that he used his erect penis to maneuver a sheet protecting him.
All 16 girls which have come ahead to the outlet have mentioned the actions occurred between 2012 — his rookie season with the Ravens — and 2016.
Tucker beforehand denied the unique allegations on X and pointed to that assertion regarding the new accusations.
“The allegations in The Baltimore Banner article about me are unequivocally false,” Tucker posted on Jan. 30. “All through my profession as an expert athlete, I’ve at all times sought to conduct myself with the utmost professionalism. I’ve by no means earlier than been accused of misconduct of any variety, and I’ve by no means been accused of performing inappropriately in entrance of a therapeutic massage therapist or throughout a therapeutic massage remedy session or throughout different bodywork. I’ve by no means acquired any complaints from a therapeutic massage therapist, have by no means been dismissed from a therapeutic massage remedy or bodywork session, and have by no means been informed that I used to be not welcome at any spa or different place of job.
“In accusing me of misconduct, the article takes innocuous, or ambiguous, interactions and skews them so out of proportion they are no longer recognizable, and it presents vague insinuations as fact. This is desperate tabloid fodder.”
The NFL additionally beforehand mentioned it’s investigating.
“We first became aware of the allegations from the reporter investigating this story as they were not previously shared with the NFL,” the league mentioned in an announcement. “We take any allegation seriously and will look into the matter.”
Tucker has performed 13 seasons within the NFL — all with the Ravens — and is basically considered among the best kickers ever.
He has made 89.1 % of his area aim makes an attempt in his profession, making him essentially the most correct kicker in NFL historical past.
