Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is speaking out once again.
Tucker has released a new statement maintaining that he did not act inappropriately while receiving professional bodywork treatment from dozens of women.
He also offered an apology.
The Baltimore Banner has reported that 16 massage therapists from eight spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area have accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior. At least two spas have banned him from returning.
There were originally six unnamed massage therapists throwing accusations his way, but the number exploded to 16, alleging inappropriate sexual behavior during several sessions held between 2012 and 2016.When the accusations against Justin Tucker became public late last month, the five-time All-Pro released a statement saying he has never received any complaints.In Wednesday’s statement, he called the allegations “shocking and heartbreaking.”
“I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider. These claims are simply not true.”
“Throughout the last four weeks, I have spent countless hours replaying every interaction I have had with bodywork professionals over the last thirteen years,” Tucker told OutKick. “I can assure whoever is reading this that I have never intended to disrespect anyone, cross any boundary, or make anyone feel uncomfortable in any way whatsoever.”
“It devastates me to know that anyone I have worked with would not have felt respected and valued as a professional, but more importantly as a person, and to anyone who has felt otherwise, I am sorry,” Tucker said in his statement, the full text of which can be found below. “I want you to know I am committed to ensuring that everyone I interact with continues to feel that I respect them and care about them as a human being.”
Tucker’s lawyer, Joe Terry of Williams & Connolly’s First Amendment practice group, also denied the allegations as well.
The allegations against Tucker include him exposing his genitals, brushing two massage therapists with his exposed penis, and leaving behind what was believed to be ejaculate on a massage table following several treatments.
Justin Tucker’s Wife Speaks Out
Justin Tucker (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has released a new statement over allegations against him, but he isn’t the only one in his family breaking their silence.
Tucker’s wife, Amanda, also made her first public comments on the situation, telling Outkick she supported her husband.
“The false allegations against Justin have caused so much hurt to our family. I believe my husband, and I love and support him fully,” she said.
Much like Deshaun Watson, the number of women accusing Tucker continues to go up.
Tucker has been accused of sexual misconduct by 16 female massage therapists from eight different spas and wellness centers in Baltimore.
