Suspended Members
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: 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.
Member Name: Samson Dubina
Member ID: 9051
Cause: Finding of the US Center for SafeSport that Respondent Samson Dubina violated the applicable policies, as outlined in the SafeSport Code for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, when he was, on or around July 21, 2023, charged with two (2) counts of Sexual Imposition in Summit County, Ohio.
Effective Date: 15 August 2023
Eligibility Date: Ineligible Until Further Notice
Current Status: Ineligible. Until further notice, beginning on August 15, 2023, Respondent 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: Pedro Garces
Member ID: 86888
Cause: Violation of the USATT Safe Sport Policy Prohibiting Emotional Misconduct and Violation of the USATT Member Code of Conduct.
Effective Date: 6 September 2023
Eligibility Date: 4 March 2024
Current Status: USATT Membership Suspended. Until further notice, beginning on September 6, 2023, Mr. Garces is prohibited from participating in USATT sanctioned events and/or to be present at a USATT Affiliated Member Club.
Member Name: Eddie Li
Member ID: 85026
Cause: Violation of the SafeSport Code and the USATT Safe Sport Policy Regarding Reporting of Safe Sport Matters and Violation of the USATT Member Code of Conduct.
Effective Date: 6 September 2023
Eligibility Date: 4 December 2023
Current Status: USATT Membership Suspended. Until further notice, beginning on September 6, 2023, Mr. Li is prohibited from participating in USATT sanctioned events and/or to be present at a USATT Affiliated Member Club.