Six massage therapists have accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior during treatments that occurred between 2012-16, the Baltimore Banner’s Julie Scharper, Brenna Smith and Justin Fenton report.
The alleged inappropriate conduct took place at four high-end Baltimore-area spas and wellness centers. Tucker is accused of “exposing his genitals,” touching two of the therapists with his erect penis and leaving “what they believed to be ejaculate” on massages tables after three of the sessions. Two spas banned the decorated Baltimore kicker, according to the Banner, while several of the therapists either ended sessions early or refused to work with him again.
Attorneys representing Tucker deny any wrongdoing, including any bans taking place. In a statement posted to X, Tucker said the massage therapists’ allegations are “unequivocally false.” Tucker said he has never been accused of any inappropriate behavior by a massage therapist and accuses the Baltimore Banner of “misconstruing events as nefarious and relying on third party speculation.”
The women who are accusing Tucker of misconduct during sessions are unnamed. Tucker’s lawyers, per the Banner, mentioned more than a dozen therapists who had worked with Tucker. Four of them responded to questions, after the kicker’s representation insisted inquiries go through the Ravens, with positive accounts of interactions with Tucker.
The Banner, however, details the alleged instances of sexual misconduct. And it will cause issues for the future Hall of Fame specialist. An NFL statement (via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport) indicates the league had not been apprised of these allegations until recently. A league investigation is on tap. Tucker has not been charged with a crime, and the Thursday report does not mention any civil suits having been filed. Tucker could still be subject to an NFL suspension under the personal conduct policy.
Tucker, 35, has been the Ravens’ kicker since 2012. In that time, he has built one of the greatest resumes in the history of the position. The eight-time All-Pro is regarded by many to be the best kicker in NFL history. Tucker is coming off a down season, having missed a career-most eight field goal attempts. Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said after the team’s divisional-round loss the franchise expects Tucker to bounce back and remain one of the game’s best. He is under contract through the 2027 season.
Attended the Deshaun Watson and Brett Favre University of Happy Endings. Kickers huh?
Don’t forget Robert Kraft!
He was a visiting Professor.
These players and their massages ‍♂️‍♂️
I was just thinking that. Massage therapist should get danger pay when they work with NFL players.
Deshaun Watson somewhere with tears in his left eye is proud
Why the left one lol
You know why hahah
‘normally we wouldnt have cared, but hes just a kicker’
Here we go!
He denied it? Shocking. Amazing how things are always misconstrued or there is some conspiracy against these guys. What a tool.
So you were there??
It’s guilty before being proven innocent these days, where have you been?
I mean, of course he did. Everyone does. Even if you’ve done something, admiting go it outright usually comes with worse outcomes than bargaining down your penalties. That’s just how the legal system works.
Is there now going to be a “Tucker Rule” in the NFL? Will the rule be as follows: If the player takes inappropriate penis action while on the table, it will be considered a very forward pass and the player will lose possession of the right to be in the NFL?
Heard the Browns’ just offered 3 firsts and a contract with $60M guaranteed.
It is funny how these things come out almost ten years later. I am not saying he did not do this. But if he really did and had a reputation for this why was it not brought forward sooner?
It probably took a while for those affected to find out about each other, which would make it safer to come forward. It’s also sadly safer to come forward now that he’s not great anymore. Probably fewer death threats from deranged fans now that it wouldn’t be depriving them of a star.
There’s been plenty of false accusations against athletes. Ezekiel Elliot, Matt Araiza, Duke Lacrosse players, Brian Banks, etc etc etc. This is another civil suit and not a criminal case. Who knows? Buzbee is probably behind this one too.
Not all of those have been proven false (I think you’ll have to be more specific about which Elliot incident, because one was on video). There have also been tons of cases where athletes were let off the hook for acts they did commit. Also, there’s literally no civil suit here yet, so you’re jumping to a lot of conclusions there.
Araiza and Duke LAX proven false.
Valid question and the answer might have something to do with how much kickers earned 10 years ago. They still get paid peanuts compared to some other players.
You’ve always got to question 10 year old accusations. Does seem absurd that a ” Bunch” of people just said nothing for 10 years. Seems odd.
Certainly odd. Why wait 10 years? Fishy
Well he was banned according to the article. I don’t think he got banned for poor tipping
Nothing like stepping up to the plate 10 plus years later..
Why not say something sooner?
Someone accusing Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct in his prime without knowing other victims would likely have their life messed up and been run out of town with a good chance of nothing happening to Tucker.
That cannot be assumed.
That’s why I said “would likely” and not “would definitely.” It’s enough of a risk to make someone not come forward right away. This is true in a huge percentage of sexual assault/misconduct cases, and is even more true where rich, famous people are concerned.
It also can’t be assumed that a delay in coming forward means something fishy is going on. Tucker has a right to defend himself but the accusers have a right to make their claims, even if there is a lengthy delay.
I’m guessing all the accusers suddenly realized Justin Tucker has more money to pay for a settlement than Brandon McManus.
I’m pretty certain he is beyond the statute of limitations for a civil suit. He could still be charged criminally, but I don’t see it based on the evidence in the article.
I’m guessing women don’t give you the time or day.
By your comment I’m guessing your only girlfriend in your life has been Jill.
I’d have to have a creative explanation for my wife as to why other women are giving me the time of day…and I’d rather avoid that situation 🙂
Say what you will about Bob Kraft, at least he found a “spa” instead of a spa and a “masseuse” instead of a masseuse.
These opera singers are always getting into trouble for this stuff.
Accuses the Baltimore Banner of “misconstruing events as nefarious and relying on third party speculation.”
Totally read that wrong. My brain saw “misconstruing events as nefarious and relying on third party ejaculation.”
I’m like why are you relying on a third party for that???
How convenient that this came out right after forgetting how to kick. I’m SURE the org didn’t know before this………….
That’s true a lot of the time. People knew Harvey Weinstein was a sex pest for years, but he finally faced ramifications when his career dipped.
SPLOOGE!
Not sure why this is still something that people don’t understand, but there are so many reasons why victims of sexual abuse / misconduct don’t come forward until years later. I’m not going to list them here, but you can look them up. The fact that these allegations took place more than 10 years ago does not invalidate them or mean there is some kind of conspiracy against Tucker.
The comment sections for the “Rumors” sites are cesspools.
WOW … if he left SPUNK on the Massage table … why, that’s DNA Evidence !
Why wait 9-13 years to come forward? I’ve never understood this.
As a person who experienced PTSD from September 11, I can attest that sometimes you don’t even realize that an event or situation caused a mental health issue. It took me 10 years and a loaded gun in my mouth to realize that I should be speaking to a professional about depression instead of trying to rationalize why I had mood swings or thoughts about suicide.
The human brain compartmentalizes trauma to protect the conscious mind. Sometimes, all it takes is another traumatic event to open the floodgates and force you to experience emotions you didn’t even know existed.
I’m not saying that this is the case with the victims in this instance, but it is certainly a plausible cause for why victims take so long to speak out about traumatic experiences.
Or maybe these high end massage therapists see a opportunity for a quick buck.
A quick buck when there isn’t even a lawsuit announced?
Wow, had squeaky clean image before today. Maybe that’s why he had rough year. Wasn’t usual Mr. Clutch, could see he lost some mojo by his body language. Maybe, he knew this PR fiasco was headed his way. Alleged. 6 women, so far. What a mess. How do Ravens handle it ? Ray Rice style ?
Lot’s of maybes perry mason
Who really cares anymore? This stuff is just a ticket to settlements, nothing else.
I don’t think there will be settlements as it would appear this alleged conduct is outside the statute of limitations for a lawsuit.
The article says “After receiving a tip on Jan. 9, The Banner began investigating and spoke to six massage therapists who recounted troubling firsthand experiences with Tucker from 2012 to 2016.”
So I don’t think this was the women coming forward so much as a reporter contacting them and getting them to go on the record.
Presumably the reporter would then be credited as an “unimpeachable NFL insider” by Mike Florio…lol.
Not sure I believe it. But may be the excuse the ravens need to cut him after a shaky season
Justin Tugger?