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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.
Former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. looks on before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 5, 2020 in New Orleans. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Only six states currently have similar laws in place.
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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.
Steve Smith, #89 of the Baltimore Ravens, catches a pass from Joe Flacco, #5, for an 18-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Dec. 25, 2016 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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