Chiefs News: Jury returns verdict in Tyreek Hill civil battery case
A jury has found former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill responsible for two counts of battery in a civil lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, awarding her $500,000 in damages. The verdict follows a mixed ruling where Hill was cleared of other battery counts.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal and reputational risks professional athletes face regarding personal conduct and civil liability.
A former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver is a free agent reportedly looking to play again this season, and he seems to have resolved the civil case he was involved in over the last few weeks. Tyreek Hill was facing multiple counts of battery and was ruled responsible for some, but not all.
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