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
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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.
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.
#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
#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..
Originally Posted by Mephistopheles Janx:
Until you can post me showing that I wanted Rice to get max punishment... nothing you say matters. Just alcohol fueled noise. You don't get to make shit up then walk away from it.
SHOW ME.
If you are arguing against my position… a position that you inherently agreed with… then you are arguing for a harsher punishment.
For some reason you are obsessed with continuing to bloviate that this is a “big deal”.
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I refute your statement that the frequency with which it happens makes it "not a big deal". Regardless of the legal (charges), professional (suspension) or economic (lawsuits) outcome of it all... this is a life altering/defining moment in this man's life as a human, as a professional athlete, and as a Chief. This is in every sense of the word "a big deal".
I understand the desire for him to escape punishment because of who he is and what he means to the success of the team. I do. I understand how we could interpret the laws in TX differently... hell, people versed in law disagree on the interpretations of the laws every day in court.
I refute your statement that the frequency with which it happens makes it "not a big deal".
Originally Posted by mabbott:
Ruggs accident was at 3:40 AM. The danger at 3 AM would be just as probable. There was luck involved in every case that has been brought up.
I would for sure get an assistant to fact check for me. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88:
If you are arguing against my position… a position that you inherently agreed with… then you are arguing for a harsher punishment.
For some reason you are obsessed with continuing to bloviate that this is a “big deal”.
Amazing... Your proof for me "wanting maximum punishment" for Rice is my statement that this is a big deal and explaining how this is a fork in the road moment in his life.
I asked for proof of my wanting "MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT" for Rice and you come back with me making the truthful statement that that this is a big deal for him and why.
That post even acknowledges how people could interpret the law (thus the final punishment) differently. But yeah... I TOTALLY want Rice to get max punishment.
I basically offered to lead him to the gallows and put the noose around his neck myself!!!!
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/edit to add this from the post you linked - "Stepping back from that... this kid fucked up. Do I personally think he needs to go to prison for this? No one but the people in the car have enough information to say"
Holy fuck... do I get to pour the hot oil over him? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brioni:
No one knows what the punishment will be. The NFL disciplinary actions are inconsistent as **** with zero logic or fairness.
This is the reality.
If we're going on precedent for other players involved in similar type situations, it should be one or zero games suspended.
If you listen to the 'make an example of him' crowd, it will be half a season.
The reality is I expect it to fall somewhere in between (on the lower side), likely range of 2-4 games. Is that fair? I guess it depends on how you view 'fairness'.
But, as stated above, you never know with Goodell.
This is the same guy that once suspended a RB six games for 'alleged domestic assault' which was never proven, so . . . . . . [Reply]
Jordan Addison was reportedly going 140 mph. Marquise Brown was reportedly going 126 mpg. Henry Ruggs was reportedly going 156 mph. Rashee Rice was reportedly going 119 mph.
One of these guys is in prison. Two of them didn't even warrant a statement from the NFL for their…
Originally Posted by F150:
He will need to replace for sure. Rice won't see a football field in 2025 as a free man. Hard to imagine throwing it all away like this
In a thread filled with dumb, this is the dumbest. [Reply]
Originally Posted by F150:
He will need to replace for sure. Rice won't see a football field in 2025 as a free man. Hard to imagine throwing it all away like this
Agreed, hopefully Toney is working with Pat every day in Texas. Can’t believe I’d say this but we really need Toney [Reply]
Jordan Addison was reportedly going 140 mph. Marquise Brown was reportedly going 126 mpg. Henry Ruggs was reportedly going 156 mph. Rashee Rice was reportedly going 119 mph.
One of these guys is in prison. Two of them didn't even warrant a statement from the NFL for their…
