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

[GeorgeZimZam]

Originally Posted by 493rd

Maybe these people are scamming for $$$. Hell, it’s probably even likely, but my God, let’s not forget they’re the victims here who were simply driving safely to arrive at their destination when Rashee Rice and his clown crew ruined their day.

These so-called "victims" might not be so innocent. Can't rule out the possibility they were committing one or even multiple hate crimes: scoffing at Rashee Rice's neck tattoo and/or disparaging his durag. Likely they met the definition of that's rayciss! according to the esteemed Jewish Rabbi. Even the black mother, and especially her 4-year-old son.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Otter

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

From the video I saw, he didn't almost kill anyone. Not even remotely close. This is getting sort of ridiculous at this point.

Was it really dumb? Yea. Lets cool the jets here a bit though.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

From the video I saw, he didn't almost kill anyone. Not even remotely close. This is getting sort of ridiculous at this point.

Was it really dumb? Yea. Let’s cool the jets here a bit though.

yeah that’s BS. Of course the minor injuries became insufferable damage but if you give me a million bucks, we will call it even.

He has no choice. He wants to plead these down he has to make satisfactorily restitution to the “victims” before they plead anything down.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by AustinChief

I have no problem with Rice getting a very light punishment and of course staying with the Chiefs. But let's be clear, this isn't just some regular "kid" stuff. This is a sign of MASSIVE immaturity and frankly low low low IQ. This is some sub 80 IQ behavior.

He's a moron. He's OUR moron but he's still a moron.

He left his playbook in the car as he walked away in broad daylight with people taking pictures as anyone would do after an accident of that type.

I don't think he deserves to die or be released or suspended more than 2 (maybe 4) games, but damn, it's holistically still dumb, dangerous, and immature.

I don't think we need to defend every ounce of this. "Well, these high performance cars accelerate so fast and he innocently didn't understand that..." Come on.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

From the video I saw, he didn't almost kill anyone. Not even remotely close. This is getting sort of ridiculous at this point.

Was it really dumb? Yea. Lets cool the jets here a bit though.

You also saw 2 seconds of their racing and had that continued for another 10 or 30 seconds it could've killed someone, no? Or is there a reason you think that was clearly the peak of their interaction and the race was going to end immediately?

[Katipan]

I think losing control of a vehicle at that speed constitutes almost killing himself and anyone in his car.

At least that's the lecture I get when I'm talking my way out of a speeding ticket.

[bigjosh]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

yeah that’s BS. Of course the minor injuries became insufferable damage but if you give me a million bucks, we will call it even.

He has no choice. He wants to plead these down he has to make satisfactorily restitution to the “victims” before they plead anything down.

Civil court and criminal court arent a one stop shop.


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[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Katipan

when I'm talking my way out of a speeding ticket.

*the sound of the Bullshit Alarms blasting loudly*

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

He left his playbook in the car as he walked away in broad daylight with people taking pictures as anyone would do after an accident of that type.

I don't think he deserves to die or be released or suspended more than 2 (maybe 4) games, but damn, it's holistically still dumb, dangerous, and immature.

I don't think we need to defend every ounce of this. "Well, these high performance cars accelerate so fast and he innocently didn't understand that..." Come on.

Yeah the homers are out of line no doubt, this thing could go sideways any number of ways... excusing his bullshit actions away isnt a good look, a four game suspension is the best outlook I can see

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

You also saw 2 seconds of their racing and had that continued for another 10 or 30 seconds it could've killed someone, no? Or is there a reason you think that was clearly the peak of their interaction and the race was going to end immediately?

You really don't know the difference between what actually happened and what could have happened?

He didn't almost kill anyone because he didn't almost kill anyone. Had it gone on for 30 seconds longer he may have cleared any traffic or he may have run himself into a wall harmlessly or the exact same thing could have happened.


The statement was "almost killing someone" when there is zero evidence "he almost killed someone."

COULD someone have died in a car accident, well no shit sherlock. Nobody came remotely close to dying though and that's simply the facts.

His worst action here was leaving the scene, that's more egregious than the accident in my mind.

Some of you just want to argue this just to argue.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

You really don't know the difference between what actually happened and what could have happened?

He didn't almost kill anyone because he didn't almost kill anyone. Had it gone on for 30 seconds longer he may have cleared any traffic or he may have run himself into a wall harmlessly or the exact same thing could have happened.


The statement was "almost killing someone" when there is zero evidence "he almost killed someone."

COULD someone have died in a car accident, well no shit sherlock. Nobody came remotely close to dying though and that's simply the facts.

His worst action here was leaving the scene, that's more egregious than the accident in my mind.

Some of you just want to argue this just to argue.

Lolwut.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by -King-

Lolwut.

This is going to blow your mind but the law feels the same way. That's why the penalty for leaving the scene is generally greater than the penalty for the accident.

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by Bowser

*the sound of the Bullshit Alarms blasting loudly*

One time during a sobriety check I told the officer it was really scary and hard to concentrate because he was just so large and intimidating.

He told me to go home. 🥰 And to not forget my shoes.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

You really don't know the difference between what actually happened and what could have happened?

He didn't almost kill anyone because he didn't almost kill anyone. Had it gone on for 30 seconds longer he may have cleared any traffic or he may have run himself into a wall harmlessly or the exact same thing could have happened.


The statement was "almost killing someone" when there is zero evidence "he almost killed someone."

COULD someone have died in a car accident, well no shit sherlock. Nobody came remotely close to dying though and that's simply the facts.

His worst action here was leaving the scene, that's more egregious than the accident in my mind.

Some of you just want to argue this just to argue.

I am simply responding to the video where you claimed he wasn't "remotely close" to killing anyone. Are you serious about that? Do you really think within 5-10 seconds of that interaction he couldn't have had a let's say 5-10% chance of killing someone versus the normal 0.001% chance of killing someone in the lane next to you?

We're talking about probabilities. Anyone can die in a traffic accident. He raised that possibility by leaps and bounds. I am well aware it didn't end up in a fatality, and I don't think he shouldn't be punished as if it did or almost did. But I also think it's absurd to ignore what happened.

If you drive drunk and no one dies, is it totally fine that you just drove drunk? Because kids will be kids and no one suffered the consequences even if you were pulled over by the police?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

You really don't know the difference between what actually happened and what could have happened?

He didn't almost kill anyone because he didn't almost kill anyone. Had it gone on for 30 seconds longer he may have cleared any traffic or he may have run himself into a wall harmlessly or the exact same thing could have happened.


The statement was "almost killing someone" when there is zero evidence "he almost killed someone."

COULD someone have died in a car accident, well no shit sherlock. Nobody came remotely close to dying though and that's simply the facts.

His worst action here was leaving the scene, that's more egregious than the accident in my mind.

Some of you just want to argue this just to argue.

Exactly