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Hill Wife Testifies Under Scrutiny in Civil Trial
Attorneys challenge claims of abuse through photos and messages during second day of proceedings
By OddsListing wire desk
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Cross-Examination Focuses on Evidence
Tyreek Hill's legal team pressed Lakeeta Vaccaro on the lack of visible injuries in police photos taken after a January 2024 hotel incident in Orlando. The images showed her in a short-sleeve shirt and black pants with no signs of marks or bruises. Vaccaro noted she appeared beat down despite the absence of physical evidence and explained she never photographed any injuries because she was not collecting proof. The exchange grew tense at times, leading the judge to caution the attorney against interrupting her answers during the extended session.
Credibility Challenged With Messages
Defense efforts highlighted a text Vaccaro sent Hill before their daughter's birth expressing gratitude for his support during the pregnancy. She described wanting to maintain family stability ahead of the delivery and avoid public embarrassment. Vaccaro said medical staff appeared too impressed by Hill to report concerns, including one instance where a doctor sought a photo during labor. The April 6, 2024, confrontation in their Miami-area home was recorded on a nanny camera, showing Hill removing their daughter from a crib amid an argument while the child napped.
Relatives Describe Observations
Vaccaro's twin sister recounted hearing an altercation and seeing her sibling wipe her face afterward. She characterized the event as frightening due to Hill's tone. Their brother detailed shifts in Vaccaro's weight and demeanor during the marriage's decline, including a call where he heard yelling followed by silence. Vaccaro's mother is expected to appear next, along with segments from a prior deposition tied to an earlier allegation.
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