Kansas City Chiefs State They Are Aware of Domestic Violence Claims Involving Wide Receiver the Athlete
The Kansas City Chiefs released a comment Wednesday night stating they have knowledge of claims of abuse circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of player the athlete and had been in contact with the league office.
The organization omitted the name of Rice specifically in their statement and stated they would have “nothing more to add at this time”.
Claims Shared on Instagram
The woman, who likewise did not name Rice by name, posted a set of images on social media that seemed to depict signs of physical abuse. Jones did say the individual in question was the father of her children, and reports indicate she has two children with the football player, whom the Chiefs drafted in the second round.
Official Complaints Currently Unavailable
No police reports were on file in Overland Park, Kansas where the alleged abuse is said to have taken place.
Rice's Prior Off-Field Troubles
The receiver missed the initial part of this NFL campaign following an NFL suspension for his involvement in instigating a crash on a Texas roadway that left several individuals hurt. He was sentenced 30 days in jail and five years’ probation after pleading guilty to felony charges.
On the field, he concluded the year with 53 catches for 571 receiving yards and five TDs as the Chiefs finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first occasion in a decade.
