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Former NFL star and current analyst Steve Smith Sr. faces legal battle after accusing the man of five pro bowlers on social media of having a relationship with his wife. Baltimore Ravens Marching band from that time.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Mecklenburg County Superior Court, seeks more than $100,000 in damages under an obscure state law known as the “Abnorance of Love” Act. Charlotte Observer It was first reported on Thursday.
Former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. keeps his eye on the NFC Wildcard playoff game that took place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 5, 2020 in New Orleans. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Currently, only six states have similar laws in place.
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The scandal involving Smith first began in February when an X-account named Antonio Martinez posted a series of messages and screenshots directed at the former NFL Pro.
One of the posts read “Track me. Does your wife know you are my wife?”
The account then shared some screenshots of what appears to be sexually explicit text messages between Martinez’s wife and Smith. Some of the posts also included images of Smith, allegedly sent to women. The account also posted a video of suspected conversation between Martinez and Smith. At that time, the man appeared to confront Smith about a suspicious incident.
Steve Smith, the Baltimore Ravens #89, will catch a pass on a five-yard touchdown reception from Joe Fraco for the 18-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinzfield, held in Pittsburgh on December 25, 2016. (Joe Sgt./Getty Images)
Social media users claim that the former run star has an affair with his wife.
“Are you my wife, mate?” I could hear the man in the video asking. “What do you have to say for yourself?”
“Sorry,” the others answered before finally hanging up.
The woman allegedly met Smith as a member of the Ravens Marching Band, according to a lawsuit obtained by the Charlotte Observer. Smith spent most of his 16 years of career Carolina Panthers Before playing three seasons with the Ravens.
Smith is a Ravens marching band whose pair allegedly exchanged contact information, and reportedly filmed an episode of “The Most Interesting Work With Steve Smith of the NFL” in September.
Former Baltimore Raven Steve Smith Sr. will oversee the band before his game against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Baltimore. (g fiume/getty images)
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The allegations of the case lasted several months, followed by the last two meetings at a Baltimore hotel in January, according to the civil lawsuit. Smith reportedly was in town for the Ravens’ playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
A request for comment has been sent to Smith’s former agent.
Ryan Morik of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
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