Jury Finds Tyreek Hill Liable on 2 Battery Counts, Awards Estranged Wife $500,000

A Miami jury on Tuesday delivered a mixed verdict in the high-profile civil trial of NFL star Tyreek Hill, finding the wide receiver liable for two counts of battery against his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, while clearing him on eight other claims.

The six-person jury awarded Vaccaro $500,000 in compensatory damages but denied her bid for punitive damages, ending a weeklong trial that drew national attention.

Hill, 32, who has played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins, was found liable for battery in connection with two incidents — one in January 2024 and another on April 7, 2025. The jury found him not liable for the remaining eight counts, which included additional battery claims, assault, and continuing domestic violence.

Hill, wearing a dark polo shirt on Tuesday, embraced one of his attorneys and shook hands with others as the verdict was read before leaving the courtroom alone.

The trial, which was livestreamed on its final day, involved allegations of abuse made by Vaccaro, 30. On the witness stand, she described instances in which Hill allegedly pulled her hair and verbally abused her.

Hill took the stand last week and largely denied what he called "false allegations," while admitting he once shoved Vaccaro and "created a hole in the wall." His attorney, Christi Bright, told reporters Hill was pleased he could "get his story out and tell the world what he's not been able to speak about."

The verdict lands as Hill pursues an NFL comeback. He remains a free agent while rehabbing a dislocated knee and torn ligaments suffered in September 2025 with the Dolphins, though his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has said he could be ready to play by November — and has been linked to a possible Chiefs reunion.

Crucially, the NFL says the matter remains under review under its personal conduct policy, meaning Hill could still face a suspension even before signing with a team.

Neither side emerged a clear victor, but the ruling puts another dent in Hill's stock as he attempts to return to the league.

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788.

Sources

• Associated Press
• USA Today
• New York Post
• Fox News (as cited in the verified research)