Major Controversies Surrounding Tyreek Hill: A Detailed Timeline

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Tyreek Hill.

Tyreek Hill is a prominent American football wide receiver currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. His journey to the professional league included playing college football at Garden City Community College, Oklahoma State University, and the University of West Alabama. Hill was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft, where he established himself as one of the league's most dynamic and electrifying players known for his exceptional speed and playmaking ability.

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December 11, 2014: Dismissed from Oklahoma State Teams

On December 11, 2014, Oklahoma State dismissed Tyreek Hill from their football and track teams following his arrest and guilty plea for domestic violence.

December 12, 2014: Arrest for Assault

On December 12, 2014, Tyreek Hill was arrested in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on complaints of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, Crystal Espinal. He was subsequently dismissed from the Oklahoma State football team.

2014: Domestic violence accusations

In 2014, Tyreek Hill and his finacée discuss their son's broken arm; she says that their son is scared of him, to which Hill responds, "You should be afraid of me too, bitch."

March 2019: Investigation for Alleged Battery

In March 2019, Tyreek Hill was investigated for alleged battery after an incident where his 3-year-old son sustained a broken arm, leading to involvement of child services.

April 26, 2019: Suspended from Team Activities

On April 26, 2019, Tyreek Hill was suspended from team activities due to a child abuse investigation.

July 9, 2019: Release of Full Unedited Audio Recording

On July 9, 2019, the full unedited audio recording of Tyreek Hill and Crystal Espinal's conversation was released, revealing accusations of lying about domestic violence and their son's broken arm.

July 19, 2019: NFL Statement on Suspension

On July 19, 2019, the NFL announced that Tyreek Hill would not be suspended due to lack of evidence of violating the personal conduct policy, but the incident could be re-examined if new evidence surfaced.

June 18, 2023: Investigation for Alleged Assault at Haulover Marine Center

On June 18, 2023, the Miami-Dade Police Department announced they were investigating Tyreek Hill for allegedly assaulting a male employee of the Haulover Marine Center after a verbal disagreement.

August 2023: NFL Decision on Assault Incident

In August 2023, the NFL announced that they would not punish Tyreek Hill for the assault incident at the Haulover Marine Center.

December 2023: Paternity Lawsuits Filed

In December 2023, separate paternity lawsuits for child support were filed against Tyreek Hill by Brittany Lackner and Kimberly Kaylee Baker, who both gave birth to his children in 2023.

February 2024: Settlement with Brittany Lackner and Paternity Confirmation

In February 2024, Tyreek Hill reached a confidential settlement with Brittany Lackner and confirmed that he was the father of her son.

February 23, 2024: Civil Lawsuit Filed by Sophie Hall

On February 23, 2024, model and influencer Sophie Hall filed a civil lawsuit against Tyreek Hill, alleging that he had broken her leg during a football lesson at his house the previous June.

July 2024: Paternity Ruling in Baker Case

In July 2024, a Broward County judge ruled that Tyreek Hill was the father of Kimberly Kaylee Baker's daughter, Trae Love Hill.

September 8, 2024: Detention for Traffic Violation Before Season Debut

On September 8, 2024, prior to his season debut, Tyreek Hill was detained by Miami police for a minor traffic violation near Hard Rock Stadium, but still played in the game against the Jaguars.

November 25, 2024: Traffic Citations Dismissed

On November 25, 2024, the traffic citations issued to Tyreek Hill were dismissed after all the involved officers failed to appear in the court hearing.