Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens accuses longtime manager of 'stealing' from him: 'Liar and a thief'
Terrell Owens has accused his former manager, Heather Mesalam, of stealing money from him during their 15-year professional relationship. He shared evidence of the alleged theft on social media, including an email and a text exchange. Owens expressed his frustration and the need to speak out for his own mental health and accountability.
- ▪Terrell Owens claims his former manager stole money from him.
- ▪He posted evidence of the alleged theft on social media.
- ▪Owens emphasized the importance of accountability in managing someone's affairs.
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- ▪ Terrell Owens accuses longtime manager of theft in bizarre Instagram rant — California Post
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 18:25:37 -0400 |
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NFL Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens accuses longtime manager of 'stealing' from him: 'Liar and a thief' 'I haven’t always used my voice when I should but I GOT TIME TODAY' By Ryan Morik Fox News Published May 19, 2026 6:25pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Terrell Owens accused his former manager of over 15 years of stealing money from him while working for him.
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