Metcalf Sues Fan, Podcast for Defamation

0:00On May 2nd, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf doshed criminal charges after grabbing and shoving a Detroit Lions fan during their December 21st game at Fortfield. Officials wrapped up their probe and cleared him completely according to reports. Metcalf served a two-game suspension without pay that wiped out $45 million in contract guarantees, but the Steelers pushed through, without him and he returned for the playoffs. His legal team cheered the news, praising the thorough investigation for delivering justice. They stressed that the fans' actions, including hateful comments, have no spot in pro-sports. Now Metcalf's firing back with a $100 million civil lawsuit against the fan identified as Mr. Kennedy, over defamatory claims, plus the NYCAP podcast crew from Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharp's show for airing them. With the criminal side settled, all eyes shift to that ongoing civil battle as the Steelers gear up to keep their focus locked on the grid iron.