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UFL Suspends Samson Nacua for Fan Altercation During Game

The Michigan Panthers wide receiver will serve a one-game suspension without pay and complete community service after slapping a fan in St. Louis; police are investigating the incident.

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Overview

  • Samson Nacua, a Michigan Panthers wide receiver, has been suspended for one game without pay by the United Football League following a postgame altercation with a fan on April 26.
  • The incident, captured on video, shows Nacua slapping a St. Louis Battlehawks fan after a verbal exchange at The Dome at America's Center following the Panthers' Week 5 loss.
  • As part of his disciplinary action, Nacua will also participate in community service events arranged by the league later this season.
  • The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has launched an investigation into the altercation and is reviewing video evidence from the venue.
  • Nacua will miss the Panthers' Week 6 game against the DC Defenders on May 4, with his suspension costing him approximately $6,200 in lost pay.