Kansas City Chiefs Acknowledge Domestic Violence Allegations Connected to Wide Receiver the Athlete
The NFL franchise released a comment Wednesday night stating they have knowledge of domestic violence allegations circulated in online accounts by a ex-partner of wide receiver the athlete and had been in communication with the league office.
The team omitted the name of the player specifically in their statement and noted they would have âno further comment at this timeâ.
Allegations Shared on Instagram
Dacoda Nichole Jones, who likewise did not name Rice by name, posted a set of images on Instagram that appeared to show indicators of bodily harm. Jones stated the individual in question was the parent of her kids, and reports indicate she has two children with the football player, whom the Chiefs selected in the second round.
Official Complaints Currently Unavailable
No official complaints were available in Overland Park, Kansas where the alleged abuse is said to have taken place.
Rice's Recent Legal Issues
Rice missed the initial part of this season due to an NFL suspension for his involvement in instigating a multi-vehicle accident on a Texas roadway that resulted in several individuals injured. He was sentenced a month of incarceration and probationary supervision after pleading guilty to serious offenses.
On the field, he finished the year with 53 receptions for 571 yards and five TDs as the Chiefs finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in a ten-year span.
