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Lions fan sues NFL stars and media for defamation after false racism claims go viral

Published: February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Lions fan Ryan Kennedy has filed a defamation lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court against Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf, NFL legend Chad Ochocinco Johnson, and several media companies.

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