Rashee Rice (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)The police report regarding the alleged Rashee Rice and photographer punching incident at a Dallas nightclub has been released.As previously noted, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is being investigated over allegations that he punched a photographer at the Lit Kitchen and Lounge in Dallas, Texas on Monday night.FOX 4 in Dallas obtained the police report of the alleged incident. According to their report, the photographer informed them that he believed Rice wanted him to take photos.The photographer claims to have left the nightclub before Rice asked him to return. The man alleges that Rice asked the man to look at his (Rice’s) cellphone. Once the complainant did that, Rice punched him in the face:
“When he arrived at the club, Rice allegedly told the victim to look at his phone. When he did, Rice punched him on the left side of his face, according to the report.
Rice’s name is redacted in the report released to the media. Dallas police say it is not their practice to release or confirm a suspect’s identity during an investigation. The suspect’s age, height and weight match that of the Chiefs’ wide receiver. The case is classified as a misdemeanor assault.”
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Rice is currently facing eight charges for his involvement in a six-car accident in Dallas that happened on Mar. 30. The accident left four people injured, and two were hospitalized for treatment of their injuries.
Police allege that Rice was driving at 119 MPH in a Lamborghini before the accident, and video footage showed him fleeing the scene. The 24-year-old wideout turned himself in to police on Apr. 11.
In his rookie year, the SMU product caught 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns.
Rashee Rice Faces Uncertain Future With Chiefs
Just three months ago, Rashee Rice was an ascending superstar who helped the Chiefs to a Super Bowl 58 championship. The 2023 second-round pick was on top of the world and looked poised for NFL greatness.
But the SMU product suddenly faces an uncertain future in Kansas City amid his legal issues. The Chiefs’ signing of Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown and draft selection of Xavier Worthy strongly indicate that they’re planning, at the very least, a short-term future without Rice.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters last month that he was simply letting the authorities handle the matter. But depending on how the legal process goes, the Chiefs may ultimately decide to cut Rice.
REPORT: Rashee Rice Is Now Getting Called Out By Company Who Leased Him The Lamborghini That Was Totaled In Crash
Rashee Rice (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)More details have emerged on the street race that Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Rashee Rice allegedly participated in.On Saturday, the soon-to-be 24-year-old was involved in a six-car accident in Dallas, Texas. Per reports, four people were injured in the crash, with two going to the hospital to have minor injuries treated.
According to a report from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, police believe that a Lamborghini and Corvette that were involved in the six-car accident were participating in a game of street racing.
Here’s what Coker said on the matter:
“Classic Lifestyle leased the vehicle, the 2021 Lamborghini Urus that was involved in this accident. And we had an agreement with Mr. Rice in order to provide that lease. And under our contract, it was supposed to be the only one driving vehicle.”
“In the past, Mr. Rice had rented at least several vehicles. There were never any driving citations or accidents related to that. The issue that we have right now is we’ve got a totaled vehicle, and we haven’t heard back as to who’s going to pay for that vehicle. And I understand, there’s, you know, kind of speculation back and forth as far as who’s driving. It doesn’t matter. I mean, we’re looking for accountability and to make sure that our business is made whole here.”
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Royce West is the attorney serving Rice in this case. West shared the following statement, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
We’ll be sure to provide more details on the accident and Rashee Rice as they become available.
Rashee Rice Emerged As A Star In His Rookie Year
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Rashee Rice in the second round (55th overall) last year. The loss of top WR JuJu Smith-Schuster in free agency left the Chiefs in desperate need of more receiving help, and Rice did not disappoint whatsoever.
The big-bodied wide receiver caught 79 passes for 938 yards and 11 touchdowns in his rookie year, with only tight end Travis Kelce finishing with more yards (984). Rice continued his magical run in the postseason, racking up 26 receptions for 262 yards and a touchdown.
His efforts helped the Chiefs outlast the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of Super Bowl 58, cementing the first Super Bowl repeat since the 2003 and ’04 New England Patriots. Now two-thirds of the way there, the Chiefs will aim to become the first team to complete a Super Bowl three-peat.
