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Despite Harassment Allegations: Chiefs Sign Kicker Justin Tucker
Justin Tucker returns after an NFL suspension and joins the Kansas City Chiefs. The signing draws criticism on social media.
NFL kicker Justin Tucker will in the future play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
The 36-year-old was recently suspended due to allegations of sexual misconduct. Now he has been added to the practice squad.
Allegations from 16 Women
16 massage therapists made serious allegations against the kicker. Tucker was accused of sexually harassing the women between 2012 and 2016.
The 2013 Super Bowl winner was suspended by the National Football League (NFL) for ten games. Tucker denies the allegations. No criminal charges or civil lawsuits have been filed against him.
Criticism on Social Media
The signing of the former Baltimore Ravens kicker has drawn significant criticism on social media. The signal the Chiefs are sending with this move, in particular, has caused outrage.
Fans reacted angrily, calling the signing disrespectful to victims. Furthermore, criticism arose that the move could damage the organization's image.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defended Tucker at a press conference before the matchup against the Denver Broncos: "He served his suspension and handled this matter, and I'll leave it at that."
