Samson Nacua and Altercation with Thiero
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Samson Nacua, a professional football player, was involved in an incident with a man named Thiero in West Hollywood, California, stemming from a mistaken vehicle identification. thiero ultimately declined to press charges.
Incident Details and Vehicle Misidentification
According to the Los angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) West Hollywood Station, Samson Nacua mistakenly believed a vehicle driven by Thiero belonged to Puka Nacua, his brother. ABC7 News reported that Samson nacua owns a vehicle similar in model and color to one owned by Thiero, leading to the confusion. This misidentification was the basis for the initial interaction.
Decision Not to Press Charges
Thiero chose not to pursue criminal charges against Samson Nacua following the incident. ABC7 News stated that officials informed them of Thiero’s decision. the reasons for Thiero’s decision were not detailed in the report.
Samson Nacua’s Football Career and Past Suspension
Samson Nacua played collage football for both the University of Utah and Brigham Young University (BYU). The UFL website confirms he was drafted by the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). However, his UFL career has been briefly interrupted by disciplinary action. In April 2024, while playing for the Michigan panthers, Nacua was suspended for one game for slapping a fan during a game, as reported by ESPN.
- Samson Nacua: Professional football player, Birmingham Stallions (UFL).
- Puka Nacua: Professional football player, Los Angeles Rams.
- Thiero: Individual involved in the West Hollywood incident.
- Los Angeles County sheriff’s Department (LASD): Law enforcement agency investigating the incident. LASD Official Website
- United Football League (UFL): Professional football league. UFL Official Website
- University of Utah: Samson Nacua’s former college. University of Utah Athletics
- brigham Young University (BYU): Samson Nacua’s former college. BYU Athletics
