Ryan Kennedy wants to set the record straight.
During a press conference Friday alongside his lawyers, the Lions fan, who was swiped at by Steelers receiver DK Metcalf last Sunday, denied the racial slur allegations against him.
“Being falsely branded as a racist is one of the most damaging accusations that a private citizen can endure,” his lawyer, Shawn Head, read as Kennedy sat next to him wearing a backwards Lions hat. “It’s dangerous and causes very real consequences and very real damage.”
“I didn’t use any racial slurs, no hate speech, none of that stuff at the game,” Kennedy added.
Head did not rule out the possibility of legal action.
“The goal here is accountability and to correct the record,” Head said. “The false accusations or racial statements or racial slurs being used causes real damage and that needs to be corrected. … (Metcalf) can come out and tell the truth and indicate that he never heard any racial slur uttered by Mr. Kennedy.”
“Right now we’re evaluating all of our options, of course, and we’re going to make sure we use any legal remedies available to protect Ryan Kennedy and his family. We’re not going to litigate this in the media. We’re here, today, to set the record straight.”
