Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges for an altercation with a fan during a game against the Lions at Ford Field, prosecutors in Detroit announced on June 12, 2024.
The fan, Ryan Kennedy, is pursuing a civil lawsuit against Metcalf, Ford Field management, and former NFL players Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe. The lawsuit alleges that Metcalf was motivated by Kennedy using racist language, a claim Kennedy denies.
The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office stated:
"At approximately 5:30 p.m., it is alleged that [Kennedy] left his seat holding a Metcalf jersey to get an autograph. As he approached the front railing of the stands, he said something to Mr. Metcalf. As Mr. Metcalf approached the stands, there was a brief interaction where Mr. Metcalf grabbed his shirt and pushed him back. The fan did not appear to be injured, nor did he seek medical attention at the game. After an extensive review of all the relevant evidence, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that charges will not issue in this case."
The prosecutor’s office emphasized that its decision not to file criminal charges does not affect Kennedy’s civil lawsuit.
Kennedy’s lawyer confirmed that the civil case will proceed independently of the prosecutorial outcome.
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