Rashee Rice’s eventful offseason has taken another turn.
The Chiefs star wide receiver was accused of attacking a photographer at a Dallas-area nightclub on May 6 — weeks after he and SMU wideout Theodore “Teddy” Knox were allegedly involved in a high-speed car race.
But now, as the Dallas Morning News first reported Tuesday, the alleged victim in the nightclub incident has told police not to press charges against Rice.
According to the outlet, the alleged victim signed an affidavit of non-prosecution in the case.
Nevertheless, ESPN reported that does not mean the conclusion of Dallas police’s probe into the alleged incident.
“The reporting party has signed an affidavit of non-prosecution The investigation is ongoing,” Dallas police said in a statement to ESPN.
According to the Dallas Morning News, the “victim” was punched in the face by the “suspect” — whom the outlet reports is Rice — after being asked to come back to Lit Lounge & Feu Nightclub after leaving an after-hours party.
It’s unclear what sparked the alleged attack.
Rice also faces eight charges stemming from the March car incident in which multiple people were hurt after he allegedly drove 119 mph in a 70-mph zone.
Knox, facing the same list of charges as Rice, was suspended by SMU amid the case.
Rice, shortly after the incident, put out a statement on social media to take “full responsibility” for what had allegedly gone down.
“Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday’s accident,” Rice shared on his X and Instagram accounts in early April. “I take full responsibility for my part in this matter and will continue to cooperate with the necessary authorities. I sincerely apologize to everyone impacted in Saturday’s accident.”
Two victims from the car crash have filed a $10 million lawsuit against Rice and Knox.
Rice was reportedly back on Monday for Chiefs organized team activities (OTAs) as the team ramps up for the 2024 campaign after winning this past season’s Super Bowl.
