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Fox News
02-05-2025
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Former NFL star Steve Smith Sr faces lawsuit over alleged affair under unusual state law: report
Former NFL star and current analyst Steve Smith Sr. is now facing a legal battle months after a man accused the five-time Pro Bowler on social media of having an affair with his wife, who was a member of the Baltimore Ravens marching band at the time. The lawsuit, filed in Mecklenburg County Superior Court on Tuesday, is seeking more than $100,000 in damages under an obscure state law known as the "alienation of affection" law, The Charlotte Observer first reported Thursday. Only six states currently have similar laws in place. The scandal involving Smith first began in February when an X account with the name Antonio Martinez posted a series of messages and screenshots directed at the former NFL pro. "Hit me up. Does your wife know you've been f---ing my wife," one of the posts read. The account then shared several screenshots of what appeared to be sexually explicit text messages between Martinez's wife and Smith. Some of the posts also included images of Smith allegedly sent to the woman. The account also posted a video of an alleged conversation between Martinez and Smith, when the man appeared to confront Smith over the alleged affair. "You've been f---ing my wife, bro?" the man in the video could be heard asking. "What you gotta say for yourself?" "I'm sorry," the other person responded before eventually hanging up. According to the lawsuit obtained by The Charlotte Observer, the woman allegedly met Smith as a member of the Ravens marching band. Smith spent the majority of his 16-year career with the Carolina Panthers before playing three seasons with the Ravens. Smith reportedly filmed an episode for "The NFL's Most Interesting Jobs with Steve Smith" in September with the Ravens' marching band when the pair allegedly exchanged contact information. According to the civil suit, the alleged affair went on for months, with the two last meeting at a hotel in Baltimore in January. Smith was reportedly in town for the Ravens' playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. A request for comment was sent to Smith's former agent. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Panthers great Steve Smith sued under 'homewrecker law' for alleged affair with Ravens marching band member
Steve Smith is being sued for an alleged affair with a Ravens marching band member. (Photo by) Rumors emerged in February suggesting former Carolina Panthers wideout and current NFL Network analyst Steve Smith had an affair with a Baltimore Ravens marching band member. Three months later, Smith is being sued for those allegations. The husband of the woman who reportedly had an affair with Smith is suing the NFL great for over $100,000 in a civil lawsuit filed Tuesday, according to the Charlotte Observer. The lawsuit — which was filed in Mecklenburg County Superior Court in North Carolina — accused Smith of engaging in a months-long affair with a member of the Ravens' marching band. Advertisement Smith reportedly met the woman while filming an episode of "The NFL's Most Interesting Jobs with Steve Smith" for NFL Network, per the lawsuit. The two exchanged contact information and allegedly sent each other sexual text messages. The lawsuit then alleged the woman visited Smith in his hotel room in January. Smith, who also played for the Ravens, was back in town attending the Ravens' playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. A month later, the woman's husband posted messages on X accusing Smith of an affair. The man reportedly called Smith and confronted him over the alleged affair. Smith reportedly responded by repeatedly saying, "I'm sorry" during the call. Advertisement Smith can be sued under North Carolina's "alienation of affection" law, according to the Charlotte Observer. The law allows a spouse to sue a third party for destroying a marriage. It's also known as the "homewrecker law." In order for the lawsuit to be proven, the man must show there was genuine love in the relationship before Smith got involved. Smith was married in 2000, and has four children.
