Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate behavior by massage therapists, report says; Ravens kicker denies allegations

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Justin Tucker has been accused of inappropriate behavior by six massage therapists at four different spas in the Baltimore area, according to a report from The Baltimore Banner. Tucker has been banned from two of the spas, and several massage therapists have ended their sessions with him early or refused to work with him again, according to the report. The allegations against Tucker include accusations that he intentionally exposed his genitals and engaged in acts deemed inappropriate, such as rubbing his exposed genitals on therapists and leaving suspected ejaculate stains on massage tables on multiple occasions. The newspaper reported that it received a report about the player’s behavior earlier this month and interviewed six massage therapists who provided consistent accounts of a pattern of unprofessional behavior by Tucker. The incidents reportedly occurred between Tucker’s first season with the team in 2012 and 2016.

Among the allegations, Tucker allegedly repeatedly tried to expose himself during sessions and touched the therapists’ thighs. Sources said the women took extra steps to ensure his body remained covered after he repeatedly attempted to intentionally expose himself. One woman said she had to immediately end the session and leave the room when she believed Tucker had orgasmed during the massage.

Justin Tucker has issued a statement responding to the allegations published in The Banner, calling them “unequivocally false” and a “desperate attempt at press sensationalism.”

Tucker said in his statement that he strongly denies the allegations, adding, “I could not be clearer. These allegations are false and deeply hurtful to both me personally and, more importantly, my family.”

A Ravens spokesman issued a statement to CBS Sports confirming that they are aware of the Baltimore Banner report regarding player Justin Tucker. The statement said the team takes such allegations very seriously and will continue to monitor developments related to the matter.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said they first learned of the allegations through a reporter investigating the story, and that the information was not previously communicated to the union. He added that the union takes any allegations seriously and will look into the matter carefully.

Justin Tucker’s attorneys have categorically denied the allegations, stressing that their client has not been banned from any spas and has not engaged in any inappropriate behavior during massages. They also said that the Banner report is completely false and that it is a fictional accusation.

In an attempt to refute the allegations, the attorneys have provided a list of more than a dozen massage therapists who have worked with Tucker in the past. Of those, four therapists responded to The Banner’s requests and described their experiences with Tucker as positive.

The women who spoke to The Banner said they did not report the allegations to police, but they insisted they wanted the player to be held accountable for his actions. They also said Tucker’s behavior was intentionally inappropriate, not a misunderstanding or a spontaneous act.