Overview

• Antonio Martinez filed a civil lawsuit in North Carolina under the state's alienation of affection law, claiming Steve Smith Sr. had an affair with his wife, Nicole Martinez.
• The lawsuit alleges the affair began in September 2024 after Smith met Nicole Martinez while filming an NFL Network segment with the Baltimore Ravens’ marching band.
• Evidence cited in the lawsuit includes explicit text messages, photos, and a recorded phone call where Smith reportedly apologized after being confronted by Martinez.
• Martinez claims the affair caused emotional distress and led to the breakdown of his marriage, prompting his divorce filing in February 2025.
• North Carolina is one of only six states that allow alienation of affection lawsuits, which require proof of genuine marital affection prior to the alleged interference.