Rashee Rice: Dallas Police Close Assault Investigation, Charges Dropped; Multicar Wreck and Nightclub Altercation Under Investigation

Dallas, Texas United States of America
Accuser declines to pursue charges in May 7 nightclub altercation where Rice was also under investigation for punching a photographer, but those charges have also been dropped
Dallas police close investigation into assault allegations against Rashee Rice due to lack of evidence
Nightclub owner expresses disappointment at lack of evidence in May 6 assault allegation
Rice facing multiple felony charges for March multicar wreck that left several people injured
Rashee Rice: Dallas Police Close Assault Investigation, Charges Dropped; Multicar Wreck and Nightclub Altercation Under Investigation

In a recent development, the man who accused Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice of assaulting him has declined to pursue charges, according to police. The alleged assault happened inside the Lit Kitchen and Lounge on May 6 around 2:30 a.m., and the accuser received treatment at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. However, security video from the night did not show any obvious signs of injury or assault on the accuser. Nightclub owner Reza Dibaje expressed his disappointment at the lack of evidence of the alleged assault, as he had exchanged pleasantries with Rice earlier in the evening and had observed him inside the club's VIP area for less than half an hour without ordering any alcohol. Despite this incident, Rice is still facing multiple felony charges for his role in a multicar wreck on Central Expressway back in March that left several people injured. The investigation into the alleged assault is now considered closed by the Dallas police.

In addition to the assault allegations, Rice was also under investigation for allegedly punching a photographer inside a Dallas nightclub early on May 7. However, the man who Rice allegedly punched in the face has now dropped all charges against him. The Kansas City Chiefs receiver is currently participating in the team's organized team activities this week. He is already slated to face a multigame suspension from the NFL for his involvement in a multicar crash and faces eight charges, including aggravated assault, in the case. Rice turned himself into the police last month before being released on bond. The Chiefs, likely expecting that Rice wouldn't be available to start the season, selected former Texas wideout Xavier Worthy with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Worthy has turned heads during his initial practices with Kansas City.

Overall, while Rice has faced several allegations and charges recently, including aggravated assault and multiple counts of collision involving injury, he has not been convicted of any crime as the charges have been dropped or are still under investigation. The Chiefs will likely monitor the situation closely as the legal proceedings continue.

Sources: CBS News Texas, The Athletic, ESPN, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.},



Confidence

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Doubts
  • Could the accuser's injuries have been caused by something other than Rice?
  • Was there any other evidence besides security video that could have supported the assault allegations?

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • Rashee Rice grew up in North Richland Hills, a suburb of Fort Worth, and played college football at SMU.
    • Rashee Rice emerged as the Chiefs' top receiver last season with 79 receptions and 938 yards in 16 regular-season games.
    • Rashee Rice added 262 yards and 26 receptions in four playoff games en route to the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory.
  • Accuracy
    • Rashee Rice is under investigation for allegedly punching a photographer inside a Dallas nightclub.
    • Rashee Rice faces one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.
    • Rice turned himself in at the Glenn Heights Police Department in Texas on a $40,000 bond.
    • Two crash victims are suing Rice and Theodore Knox for $1 million due to severe injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle crash.
    • Rice is being sued for $1 million by two victims in the car crash, who suffered severe injuries including trauma to the brain, lacerations to the face requiring stitches, multiple contusions about the body, disfigurement, internal bleeding and other internal and external injuries.
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96%

  • Unique Points
    • Rashee Rice is attending Chiefs OTAs
    • Dallas police are investigating an alleged May 6 assault involving Rashee Rice as a suspect
    • Charges have not been filed in the case
  • Accuracy
    • Rashee Rice is under investigation for allegedly punching a photographer inside a Dallas nightclub.
    • No charges have been filed and no one has been arrested as of May 10.
    • Rice is facing one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.
    • Rice turned himself in at the Glenn Heights Police Department in Texas on a $40,000 bond.
    • Two crash victims are suing Rice and Theodore Knox for $1 million due to severe injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle crash.
    • Rice is being sued for $1 million by two victims in the car crash, who suffered severe injuries including trauma to the brain, lacerations to the face requiring stitches, multiple contusions about the body, disfigurement, internal bleeding and other internal and external injuries.
    • The Chiefs selected Xavier Worthy with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft as a replacement for Rice who is expected to miss some games due to off-field issues.
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97%

  • Unique Points
    • Rashee Rice is under investigation for allegedly punching a photographer inside a Dallas nightclub.
    • Rashee Rice is facing one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Rashee Rice faces eight charges, including six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and one count of aggravated assault in relation to a car crash on March 30.[
    • Rice is being sued for $1 million by two victims in the car crash.
    • Two crash victims are suing Rice and Theodore Knox for $1 million due to severe injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle crash.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • The reporting party signed an affidavit of non-prosecution in the assault case involving Rashee Rice.
    • Rashee Rice is under investigation for being one of two drivers involved in a multivehicle crash that injured at least seven people on March 30 in Dallas.
  • Accuracy
    • ]The reporting party signed an affidavit of non-prosecution in the assault case[
    • Rashee Rice is under investigation for allegedly punching a photographer
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • Rashee Rice was accused of assaulting a man on May 6, 2024 at Lit Kitchen and Lounge in Dallas.
    • The alleged victim declined to pursue charges against Rice.
    • Security video from the night did not show any obvious signs of injury or assault on the accuser.
    • Rice is facing multiple felony charges for his role in a multi-car wreck on Central Expressway that left several people injured.
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  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication