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Detroit Red Wings forward accused of assaulting race car driver


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Josh Tupper
August 11, 2023  (10:17)
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Earlier this summer recently signed Alex Galchenyuk had his contract terminated by the Arizona Coyotes after being arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona. Now another player has found himself in alleged legal trouble. Yesterday race car driver Zachary Claman DeMelo, posted on his Instagram page that he was assaulted by Daniel Sprong over Grand Prix weekend.

During Grand Prix weekend I was assaulted at a night club by Detroit Red Wings NHL player @sprong11. He grabbed my neck and pinned me on a wall, we were separated during that scuffle. After when had believed the situation was over Daniel scame back and sucker punched me in the face while I was defenceless.. The photos in the slide before is the after math of the incident. The dental work needed was brutal and l'm still not finished. I also Sustained a concussion that I've been dealing with over the past few weeks.

l just wanted to bring attention to this situation as no one has the right to act this way especially an athlete of Daniel's
caliber. We must hold our self to the highest of standards and for him to do this is beyond disappointing. Due to legal reasons I can't say more at this time.

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Claman DeMelo shared photos of the injuries he sustained. According to his comments not only did ZCD suffer damage to this teeth, but he apparently suffered a concussion as well. Due to this being an ongoing legal matter, ZCD shared he couldn't offer any additional details.
Daniel Sprong and the Detroit Red Wings are yet to comment on the matter, but this could lead to issues for Sprong if this matter goes further.

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