In accordance with our commitment to SafeSport, and creating a safe, social, and positive environment, please see below the list of players who are actively suspended from playing or coaching by USA Table Tennis:
Member Name: Andre Scott
Member ID: 49583
Cause: Fraud
Effective Date: 15-May-2015
Eligibility Date: 16-May-2017*
Current Status: Membership Suspended
*conditional on meeting criteria of EGC Hearing Panel
Member Name: Michael Douglas Hyatt
Member ID: 54444
Cause: SafeSport – Sexual Misconduct (not involving a minor)
Effective Date: 30-August-2015
Eligibility Date: 1-September-2018 (playing), 1-September-2020 (Coaching)*
Current Status: Membership Suspended
*conditional on meeting criteria of SafeSport Hearing Panel
Name: John Acebu
Member ID: NA
Cause:
US Center for SafeSport Decision – May 6, 2021
Violated the applicable policies, as outlined in the SafeSport Code for the
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, when he was charged with one
(1) count of Sexual Battery in Wake County, North Carolina. See Arrest Record
and Wake County District Court Record.
Effective Date:
US Center for SafeSport Decision – May 6, 2021
Ineligible. Until further notice, beginning on May 6, 2021,
Respondent John Acebu is prohibited from participating, in any capacity,
in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by,
or under the auspices of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
(USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
Member Name: Richard E. McAfee
Member ID: 43720
Cause: Temporary Measures – Issued by the United States Center for SafeSport Pending Investigation of Complaint
Effective Date: 3 April 2023
Eligibility Date: Indeterminate – Pending Investigation and Resolution
Current Status: Under Temporary Measures issued by the United States Center for SafeSport, beginning on April 3, 2023, Mr. McAfee is prohibited from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, including USA Table Tennis, Local Affiliated Organizations as defined by the SafeSport Code, including USATT Affiliated Member Clubs, or at facilities under the jurisdiction of the same.
Member Name: Kanak Jha
Member ID: 72193
Cause: Anti-Doping Code Violation (Whereabouts Failure)
Effective Date: December 1, 2022
Eligibility Date: November 30, 2023
Current Status: Kanak Jha is barred from participating in any competition or activity (e.g., as an athlete, official, director) under the jurisdiction of ITTF, USA Table Tennis, and the USOPC, or any clubs, member associations or affiliates of these entities, or other Signatories of the World Anti-Doping Code.