A Miami jury has determined that Tyreek Hill bears liability for two separate counts of battery, whilst clearing the NFL wide receiver of eight additional claims brought against him by Lakeeta Vaccaro in a closely watched civil case. The verdict brings to a close the high-profile trial that centred on allegations of domestic abuse made by Hill's estranged wife.
Hill, who has spent time with both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins during his professional career, was found liable for battery stemming from an incident that occurred in January 2024 and a second incident from April 2025. The jury determined he was not responsible for the remaining eight counts, which encompassed additional battery allegations, assault charges and claims of continuing domestic violence.
In terms of financial compensation, the jury awarded Vaccaro $500,000 (£377,000) in compensatory damages. However, the panel declined to impose punitive damages against Hill.
During the trial, Vaccaro, aged 30, testified about her account of events, describing moments when she alleged Hill had pulled her hair and treated her in a manner she characterised as degrading. She stated that Hill
treated me like I was, just, a man.
When Hill, 32, took the stand the previous week, he largely disputed the allegations made by Vaccaro, characterising them as false. However, he did acknowledge one specific incident in which he admitted to shoving her, saying he
created a hole in the wall.
Following the jury's announcement on Tuesday, Hill appeared composed in the courtroom. Dressed in a dark polo shirt, he embraced one of his legal representatives and exchanged handshakes with other members of his legal team before departing the courtroom alone.
The implications of this verdict for Hill's future in professional football remain uncertain at this stage. Hill is currently in the process of recovering from a dislocated knee and torn ligaments sustained in September 2025 whilst playing for the Dolphins. His representative, agent Drew Rosenhaus, has previously suggested that Hill could potentially be in a position to return to competitive play by November, depending on the progression of his rehabilitation.
