Woman files lawsuit claiming Vikings star Justin Jefferson is father of her child, encouraged abortion

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Justin Jefferson’s personal life has gone public as the Minnesota Vikings star receiver is being accused of fathering a child while also encouraging the woman to abort her pregnancy, per the Daily Mail.

A lawsuit issued in Essex County, New Jersey, family court on Jan. 19 by Andrea Galea, who claims she was romantically involved with Jefferson during their days at LSU before rekindling their relationship in April 2023, says she had no choice but to file the suit after the All-Pro failed to support her child.

Galea, a licensed attorney, is seeking a paternity test from Jefferson as well as financial support and health coverage. 

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports)

Stella Anastasia was born on Dec. 21, 2023, but Galea says Jefferson, 24, has not financially supported her and refused to acknowledge himself as her father.

Galea also says Jefferson "pressured" her to get an abortion. After Galea refused, Jefferson "began acting towards her with great insensitivity and extreme cruelty."

"The Defendant blocked the Plaintiff from communicating with him, and coldly told her to ‘[T]alk to me when the legal stuff come up," Galea’s lawsuit states, per the Daily Mail.

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Jefferson filed a countersuit on Jan. 26, demanding an injunction against Galea to prevent her from sharing information about the child. Jefferson also asked for a paternity test. 

In the countersuit, Jefferson claims Galea used the child’s birth as well as allegations against