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Samson Nacua Cleared of Charges in Car Theft Case

1/16/2026

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  • Samson Nacua will not face charges after arrest for allegedly stealing a car belonging to Lakers forward Adou Thiero.
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department determined the incident was an honest mistake.
  • Thiero opted not to press charges.
  • Nacua and Trey Rose were arrested in December but are now cleared of wrongdoing.
  • Recently, Nacua was drafted by the UFL's Birmingham Stallions after playing for teams including the Michigan Panthers.