Former NFL Star Steve Smith Addresses Furious Husband Who Says He Should “Pay Damages” For Sleeping With His Wife

Steve Smith faced intense scrutiny online after a husband accused him of having an affair with his wife, thereby disrupting their marriage. Following personal reconciliation, Smith advised the public to “mind your business.” The lawsuit involves Tony Martinez, who has initiated legal action against Smith under North Carolina's "home-wrecker law," seeking $100,000 in damages. Martinez confronted Smith in a phone call and later shared the audio and explicit messages from May 2025 on social media. One can hear Smith apologizing softly during the conversation, an acknowledgment he does not refute.While many rallied behind Smith, including Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson, emphasizing that Martinez should redirect his anger toward his wife, Smith opted for silence and refrained from public apologies. He recently discussed the situation on Ryan Clark’s "The Pivot" podcast, expressing his belief that personal matters shouldn't warrant public scrutiny and asserting his commitment to his family's well-being while rejecting any obligation to apologize publicly.