Six massage therapists have accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior at local spas and wellness centers, according to a Thursday story from The Baltimore Banner.
The report alleges the misconduct occurred from 2012-16 and included Tucker exposing his genitals, brushing some therapists with his penis, and leaving what was believed to be ejaculate on the massage table. As a result, some therapists ended sessions early and refused to work with Tucker again while management from two spas said Tucker was banned from returning.
Issuing a lengthy statement in response to the report, the 35-year-old Tucker called the allegations “unequivocally false” and characterized the Banner’s reporting as “desperate tabloid fodder.” Attorneys for Tucker said in the story that he “never behaved inappropriately” and that the allegations were “impossible to prove.” His attorneys also denied Tucker being banned from the aforementioned spas.
According to the Banner, none of the women who came forward said they took their allegations to law enforcement.
Both the Ravens and the NFL issued statements Thursday afternoon saying they take all allegations of this nature “seriously” with the organization saying it would “continue to monitor the situation” and the league vowing to “look into the matter.” According to the Banner, both the Ravens and the NFL declined to comment for the story.
A seven-time Pro Bowl selection and widely regarded as one of the best kickers in NFL history, Tucker could be subject to discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy.
