The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs are conscious of home violence allegations made by an ex-girlfriend of large receiver Rashee Rice.
The Chiefs’ assertion didn’t point out Rice by identify however was launched after the girl — with whom Rice has two kids — accused an unnamed former companion of abuse in a social media publish.
“The membership is conscious of the allegations on social media and is in communication with the Nationwide Soccer League,” the Chiefs mentioned in a press release. “Now we have no additional remark at the moment.”
On Wednesday afternoon, Dacoda Nichole Jones posted photographs on her Instagram account that appeared to point out indicators of bodily abuse. She additionally alleged abuse that spanned years.
“I am so uninterested in retaining quiet I am so uninterested in defending his picture. I have been by way of sufficient within the span of 8 years and I’ve had ENOUGH! I’ve handled abuse for years, me and this man determined to interrupt up a pair months in the past and it has been nothing however hell,” Jones wrote.
“He actually left us in Kansas and I needed to beg him to ship cash in order that I may drive to Texas with my youngsters and all our stuff. Now we have an settlement due to every little thing he is put me by way of and he nonetheless does not comply with it. He is now attempting to take away me and my youngsters from our dwelling for no obvious cause. I’ve identified this man for YEARS. He tries to placed on this persona like he is dad of the yr. He does the naked minimal and I’ve to beg for that. I’ve protected his picture too lengthy and I am carried out doing that. It is time to defend my peace, defend my kids and rise up for myself.”
Per ESPN, Rice hasn’t been charged in both Kansas or Texas in reference to the girl’s allegations.
Rice, 25, began this season by serving a six-game suspension for violating the league’s private conduct coverage stemming from his position in a multi-car crash in Dallas that left a number of folks injured through the 2024 season. He pleaded responsible in district court docket to 2 third-degree felony fees — collision involving critical bodily harm and racing on a freeway inflicting bodily harm.
The crash finally concerned six automobiles. Rice and 4 of his pals did not test on these injured and as a substitute fled on foot earlier than police arrived.
Rice caught 53 passes for 571 yards and 5 touchdowns this season because the Chiefs customary a 3-5 report in his appearances.
He owns 156 receptions for 1,797 yards and 14 scores in 28 regular-season video games (20 begins) over three seasons with Kansas Metropolis. He additionally caught six passes for 39 yards when Kansas Metropolis defeated San Francisco in extra time to seize Tremendous Bowl 58.
–Discipline Degree Media
