Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice voluntarily surrendered to the police on Thursday following the filing of eight felony counts against him. The charges are related to a hit-and-run incident on a Dallas expressway. Rice, 23 years old, turned himself in within the 24-hour period given by the Dallas police and was subsequently released on bond.
Rice found himself in custody at the Glenn Heights Police Department in Texas, before being transferred to DeSoto Jail. As reported by WFAA-TV, a bond of $40,000 was set for his release.
According to a statement released by Rice’s attorney, Royce West, he wants to highlight Rice’s ongoing cooperation with law enforcement. West also mentioned that Rice accepts responsibility for his actions and expresses deep concern for those who were injured in the accident.
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Rice faces multiple charges in connection with the collision that occurred on March 30th on the North Central Expressway. He has been charged with six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and one count of aggravated assault. The most severe charge, aggravated assault, is a second-degree felony that carries a potential prison sentence of two to 20 years and a fine of up to $10,000.
Teddy Knox, a former college teammate of Rice who was driving the other vehicle involved in the apparent racing that led to the collision, has been charged with the same counts. He was also given a Thursday deadline to surrender. The SMU football program has been informed about the charges against Knox and has suspended him from the program.
The Chiefs have not provided any comments on Rice’s status, while the NFL is closely monitoring the case for potential disciplinary action under the league’s personal conduct policy.
