Justin Tucker Faces Allegations, NFL Investigates

The National Football League (NFL) has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, following claims by six massage therapists of inappropriate behavior between 2012 and 2016.

The allegations against Justin Tucker include exposing himself, grinding his pelvis against the massage table, and ejaculating on the table, which three therapists believed was intentionally done. Tucker has denied the allegations, stating that they are "unequivocally false" and claiming that the report misrepresents innocent interactions. The Ravens organization has acknowledged the allegations but has taken no action against Tucker, while two spas, Ojas and Studio 921, have reportedly banned him from their facilities.

The NFL takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and will investigate the matter further. The investigation is ongoing, with Tucker's attorneys denying the allegations and criticizing the reporting process. The therapists who have made the accusations are afraid to speak out for fear of retaliation, particularly since they are private practitioners. One lawyer, Michael Belsky, has started representing four massage therapists who shared similar experiences about Tucker.

The statute of limitations has expired on any potential criminal charges, but experts say that a civil court case could potentially be filed as a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Therapists say that the industry lacks comprehensive national- or state-level mechanisms to address inappropriate behavior, and that they must live with the emotional trauma and shame caused by abuse for the rest of their careers.

As the investigation continues, the NFL and the Ravens organization will be closely watching the developments, and the outcome may have significant implications for Justin Tucker's career and the wider NFL community.