Tyreek Hill Testifies in Divorce Battery Trial, Admits to Verbal Abuse but Denies Physical Harm

<p>NFL free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill testified for a second day in his divorce battery trial, acknowledging that he verbally abused his wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, but denying any physical harm. Hill's testimony on Friday indicated that while he admitted to pushing Vaccaro, he claimed that the hole in the wall of their Sunny Isle condominium was caused by a door, not by him pushing her.</p><p>On Thursday, Hill stated, "I told her don't you ever touch me again in your life. I pushed her against the wall. And I tried to force her to get off me." However, on Friday, he changed his account, saying, "The door, the main door... I was trying to evade [Vaccaro], but I'm not trying to harm her or push her against the wall or, like, do anything crazy."</p><p>Hill's attorneys ensured he denied allegations of physically harming Vaccaro's breasts, which she had previously claimed. During cross-examination, Vaccaro's attorneys highlighted instances of Hill's insulting language towards her, which he acknowledged, stating, "The language was terrible. I wish I could have been better in every single moment, but I'm not perfect."</p><p>Vaccaro's legal team pointed out contradictions between Hill's testimony and his earlier deposition, including claims about a house fire and financial issues. Hill maintained that Vaccaro had a role in his performance decline, saying, "If you got a real good support system at home, that's what's important." He clarified that he was not blaming her for his performance. Hill also admitted to emotionally hurting Vaccaro, stating, "In that moment, yes." The trial is ongoing and will reconvene on Monday.</p>