Rashee Rice [legal issues megathread]

[DaFace]

The other thread is a dumpster fire. I'm sure this will become one as well, but might as well start with a clean slate. I'll at least try to keep the OP updated with any notable news. Feel free to PM me if I miss anything good.

Arrest warrant and potential charges:

Spoiler!

BREAKING: An arrest warrant has been issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection to his involvement in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 75 in Dallas in late March, sources tell WFAA. https://t.co/XL3F7oCuW1

— WFAA (@wfaa) April 10, 2024

Rice, 23, now faces eight charges in the case -- six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and one count of aggravated assault, according to the arrest warrant. All of the charges are felonies.

Collision involving injury carries a penalty of imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not more than five years or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year, a fine fine not to exceed $5,000 or both. Collision involving serious bodily injury -- a third-degree felony -- carries a punishment of imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years. Aggravated assault -- a second-degree felony -- is punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Analysis from a defense attorney:

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Originally Posted by DaFace

This is a pretty good thread from a defense attorney on the matter.

TL;DR, his concern was at a 2, and now it's a 4 (out of 10). Still probably not a huge deal, but there are some concerning possibilities. Overall, though, he thinks it all gets pled down to misdemeanors, he misses a couple of games, and he writes some massive checks to those he injured.

Turned himself in and now out on bail:

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Originally Posted by In58men

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has turned himself in to police after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday evening. https://t.co/rSp9IRRlFn pic.twitter.com/GlK4sB1XJM

— FOX4 News Kansas City (@fox4kc) April 12, 2024

Originally Posted by In58men

New avatar!!!

BREAKING: DeSoto PD releases #RasheeRice's booking photo.

Again, the Kansas City Chiefs receiver is no longer in the DeSoto Jail after posting a $40k bond.

(@wfaa) pic.twitter.com/IegZg3GFtL

— Matt Howerton (@HowertonNews) April 12, 2024

Random minutiae:

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Originally Posted by WhawhaWhat

#Chiefs WR Rashee Rice and former SMU CB Theodore Knox are being sued for $1 million by two victims of the March 30 crash in Dallas, Texas, for severe injuries, including 'trauma to the brain, lacerations to the face requiring stitches, multiple contusions about the body,… pic.twitter.com/RlDvilVLi6

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 15, 2024

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes said he's worked with Rashee Rice throughout the offseason and will continue to do so while the legal process plays out for Rice..

— PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) April 15, 2024

[threebag]

Originally Posted by O.city

So....what's the endgame here?

Firing Squad

[Monticore]

What did Zay Flowers get for hitting his GF and having a friend pull a gun on her?

[threebag]

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

He made a dumb mistake as a young black man who now had way more.money than he is used to.

Give the dude a break.

When’s it stop? Should the action be punished and not the result? Regardless of how it played out, it happened that’s where the punishment should lie.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by threebag

When’s it stop? Should the action be punished and not the result? Regardless of how it played out, it happened that’s where the punishment should lie.

The result is ALWAYS what's punished. Every single time.

Shoot a guy 9 times and if he survives you take an attempted murder rap. Punch a guy in anger and if he trips over his feet and hits his head and dies, you're gonna get tagged with involuntary manslaughter.

It's always the result that's punished. The actions can aggravate/mitigate, but ultimately the law looks at the result first.

[VAChief]

Originally Posted by Kiimo

1994? I was there

87

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by Monticore

What did Zay Flowers get for hitting his GF and having a friend pull a gun on her?

Looks like Zay had a decided home city advantage from the Baltimore police.

Decline to speak to the police? They’ll suspend the investigation apparently.

Link: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profoo...ithout-charges

The Baltimore County Police investigation of domestic violence allegations against Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has been suspended without any charges being filed.

According to documents released by police, via the Baltimore Banner, the investigation could be reopened if more information comes to light in the future. Identifying information is not included in the report, but it appears Flowers declined to speak to police before the February 16 suspension.

[Straight, No Chaser]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Rashee Rice should be BANNED from ever playing AGAIN in the preseason or Pro Bowl

How about the judge handing this sentence down:

1) Answer interview questions from Brooke Pryor for 30 minutes.

2) Must spend 2024-25 season catching passes from one of the following QBs (pick 'em):

• Anthony Richardson (Colts)
• Kenny Pickett (Eagles)
• Desmond Ridder (Falcons)

[mabbott]

Originally Posted by VAChief

87

I had multiple beers spilled on my at that concert... the joys of sitting on the isle!

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Straight, No Chaser

How about the judge handing this sentence down:

1) Answer interview questions from Brooke Pryor for 30 minutes.

2) Must spend 2024-25 season catching passes from one of the following QBs (pick 'em):

• Anthony Richardson (Colts)
• Kenny Pickett (Eagles)
• Desmond Ridder (Falcons)

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Straight, No Chaser

How about the judge handing this sentence down:

1) Answer interview questions from Brooke Pryor for 30 minutes.

2) Must spend 2024-25 season catching passes from one of the following QBs (pick 'em):

• Anthony Richardson (Colts)
• Kenny Pickett (Eagles)
• Desmond Ridder (Falcons)

Talk about cruel and unusual punishment...

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Looks like Zay had a decided home city advantage from the Baltimore police.

Decline to speak to the police? They’ll suspend the investigation apparently.

Link: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profoo...ithout-charges

Wasn’t Ross put on commissioners list for less?

[Sassy Squatch]

Turned himself in?

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

Turned himself in?

Haven't seen that, but the other dude was suspended by SMU.

SMU has suspended Teddy Knox for his role in the Dallas car crash involving Rashee Rice https://t.co/v5JziCoqkH

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 11, 2024

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Haven't seen that, but the other dude was suspended by SMU.

SMU has suspended Teddy Knox for his role in the Dallas car crash involving Rashee Rice https://t.co/v5JziCoqkH

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 11, 2024

So he must have been the driver of the Vette?

[Coogs]

Okay, so it is just past 8:00 PM. I assume he has until 11:59:59 PM to turn himself in today, but I would have thought the better "look" would have been to show up just past 8:00 AM this morning.