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:

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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

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Congratulations, I'm glad you were a boring mother****er in your early 20s. Now kindly **** off.

Here he is in his early 20s.

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[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Otter

Really, because at that age I was working part time and was on my 2nd degree in STEM. If you want to set the precedent of who is playing for this team with the rest of the talent around him then have at it.


Trade him to the Raiders where he belongs.

WOW! and your auto insurance rates sucked because you were under 25 and a male. Why? Because young males on average make stupid decisions speeding/driving that end up in damages.

AGAIN, no one is letting this guy off the hook. He was stupid, flat out. You act like he's not paying a price for this mistake. I would argue his price financially and the hit to his reputation is pretty steep, and could have been way worse if people were hurt more seriously. No one is setting a precedent but his intent wasn't to hurt people that day like it would be in an assault or DV.

Bottom line, Rice screwed up, is paying a price and will have decisions to make on how he will conduct himself going forward. If he makes a further mistake, he will likely be cut, if not, then that would be setting a precedent.

[Otter]

Oh, and if Rashee is a "kid" lets take away his ability to own fire arms, vote, drive a motor vehicle, buy alcohol and tobacco and everything else that goes along with labeling someone as a "kid" for not being responsible for their actions.

It a neat little spider web you guys set up for yourselves with euphemisms. Is he a "kid" or "adult" because let's make a decision and treat him as one or the other. You don't get to pick and choose based on convenience.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Congratulations, I'm glad you were a boring mother****er in your early 20s. Now kindly **** off.

I was treated as an adult at 24.

[Otter]

And so glad putting other people's live's and lively hood in danger for a thrill ride when given the responsibility of a motor vehicle is considered "not cool" and "boring" for a grown man.

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by Otter

Where exactly does accountability begin and end with age?

This guy is a loose cannon and if cutting sets a precedent is what expected of being a part of this team so be it.


If he is let off because of catching a couple passes from the guy who could land a dime in a jelly jar at 50 yards then you better expect to become the raiders.

a loose cannon?

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

a loose cannon?

He touched Otter's lawn it was to much for his old heart.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Otter

Oh, and if Rashee is a "kid" lets take away his ability to own fire arms, vote, drive a motor vehicle, buy alcohol and tobacco and everything else that goes along with labeling someone as a "kid" for not being responsible for their actions.

It a neat little spider web you guys set up for yourselves with euphemisms. Is he a "kid" or "adult" because let's make a decision and treat him as one or the other. You don't get to pick and choose based on convenience.

https://www.google.com/search?q=when...t=gws-wiz-serp

The male brain finishes developing and maturing in the mid-to-late 20s. The part of the brain behind the forehead, called the prefrontal cortex, is one of the last parts to mature. This area is responsible for skills like planning, prioritizing, and making good decisions.

Oh, and who says he isn't responsible for his actions? He is directly responsible and it was stupid and made a poor decision. He is paying a price and hopefully learns from it like many young folks learn from their mistakes every day.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Otter

I was treated as an adult at 24.

Rice is being charged in Juvi?

[Bearcat]

Should have drafted STEM'd Rice.

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by Otter

Oh, and if Rashee is a "kid" lets take away his ability to own fire arms, vote, drive a motor vehicle, buy alcohol and tobacco and everything else that goes along with labeling someone as a "kid" for not being responsible for their actions.

It a neat little spider web you guys set up for yourselves with euphemisms. Is he a "kid" or "adult" because let's make a decision and treat him as one or the other. You don't get to pick and choose based on convenience.

The brain isn’t fully developed till about age 25 , removing some of those things till then wouldn’t be the worst idea. Smoking probably removed outright second hand smoke alone kills more people than opioids .

[ThrobProng]

Has cancel culture ruined this piece of shit's career yet?

[Otter]

Originally Posted by Monticore

The brain isn’t fully developed till about age 25 , removing some of those things till then wouldn’t be the worst idea. Smoking probably removed outright second hand smoke alone kills more people than opioids .

Let's just cut the bullshit of "he's a kid". Statistically he's through 1/4 of his life and decided to get a neck tattoo while putting people's life's in danger for a thrill ride.

He's a dumbass.


Enjoy the Las Vegas Raider, dumbass.

[Fish]

23 year old athlete during the offseason, and Otter is mad that he wasn't at home studying up on his biology.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by Fish

23 year old athlete during the offseason, and Otter is mad that he wasn't at home studying up on his biology.

Or is it that he was street racing with drugs in the car and almost killed people?