Justin Tucker continued to maintain his innocence as the spotlight remained this week for alleged sexual misconduct after Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta addressed the issue at the NFL combine on Tuesday.
in Statement to Outkick On Wednesday, the 35-year-old Tucker accused the allegations of being “shocking and heart-warming” while arguing that it was “simply not true.”
Tucker's wife Amanda also made her first public comment about the situation, informing the outlet she supported her husband.
“The false allegations against Justin have caused so many wounds in our family. I believe in my husband and I fully love him and support him,” she said.
Tucker was accused of sexual misconduct by 16 female massage therapists from eight different spas and wellness centers in Baltimore. Baltimore banner was first reported.
Banner initially reported that six massage therapists had moved forward with the allegations before the NFL urged the investigation to begin before another 10 women filed similar claims.
“I have not acted inappropriately before, during and after a professional bodywork treatment session, and have never been told that my massage therapy provider is not welcome.” Tucker told Outkick.
“These claims are simply not true. Over the past four weeks, I have spent countless hours reviving all my interactions with bodywork experts over the past 13 years,” Tucker continued in his statement.
“I can assure anyone reading this that no one has ever intended to cross boundaries, cross boundaries, or make anyone feel uncomfortable. Anyone who worked with didn't feel respected and valued as an expert, but more importantly, as a person and to those who otherwise felt, I know what I know. I want everyone I interact with is committed to ensuring that I continue to feel that I respect them and care about them as a person.”
Allegations collected against Tucker include him exposing his genitals, polishing two massage therapists with his exposed penis, leaving behind what was believed to be ejaculating at the massage table after some treatment.
In his new statement, Tucker recognized the “importance of receiving consistent professional bodywork,” and said that he and his wife “count many experts as our friends.”
Tucker's lawyer, Joe Terry, of Williams & Connolly's first amendment practice group, also denied the outkick allegation.
Terry pushed back several claims by pointing out a declaration of oath from the former owner of the Ritz-Carlton Spa that the lawyer said he was challenging some of the charges Tucker is facing.
Terry also cited a photo of Tucker, which will be used for TripAdvisor promotional purposes until Studio 921 (one of two salons allegedly banned Raven's Kicker) closed in 2023.
Both DeCosta and the Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke to the situation for the first time during the combine.
DeCosta told reporters Like the amount, “the allegations are serious and concerning.”
Harbaugh added Raven is looking into kickers, and that would be what the organization does, even if the allegations never surfaced.
“Because Justin is our kicker. We love him. I've always expected him to continue forever, but no one will go forever,” Harbaugh said.
NFL investigators were in Baltimore last week and reportedly interviewed several accusers.
