Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to 30 days in prison and five years of probation for her role in multiple crashes last year.
Rice pleaded guilty in District Court to two third-degree felony charges — involving aggravated personal injury and causing personal injury on a highway, according to a release from the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.
A Dallas District Court judge ruled that Rice could serve his sentence at any time during his five-year probation period. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Rice accepted the extension ruling, so the case would be dismissed if he completes probation.
Rice also paid more than $115,000 in damages to victims of the March 2024 crash ahead of the plea agreement, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
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“We have been closely monitoring all developments in this matter,” NFL Vice President of Communications Brian McCarthy told Schefter.
The Chief told the Associated Press Thursday that they did not comment.
Rice said in a statement issued by his attorney on Thursday that he “deeply regrets the physical damage of humans and property.”
“I had a high-speed accident in Dallas last March,” Rice said in his statement. “There are already a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damage caused by my actions and I will continue to work my way to make sure everyone affected will become complete. I urge everyone to notice the speed limits, drive safely and drive smartly.
“The last and of course, not least, is that I am very sorry for the physical damage of a person's body and property. I apologize for the harm I have caused to innocent drivers and their families.”
Police said the Millbokini running vehicle was driving at 119 mph shortly before the crash in Dallas on May 30, 2024.
Dallas District Attorney John Creuzot said in a statement that Rice was “lucky to walk away without being hurt” and he hoped Rice “to use it as an opportunity to mature and lead by example.”
“When Mr. Rice's public platform chooses to drive so recklessly, it is a responsibility to acknowledge and assume responsibility for the dangers posed to others,” Cruzot said. “A vehicle with the wrong hand can be as dangerous as any weapon. We are very lucky that there was no loss of life that day, and Mr. Rice was lucky to be unharmed. We hope he is a mature opportunity with this opportunity and lead by example. I hope he can make a safer choice.”
Rice, 25, suffered from the right ACL in Week 4 of last season, missing the rest of the Chiefs’ AFC championship sport. The Chiefs expect that when training camp starts next week, the 2023 second-round draft pick will be healthy.
Rice comes from the Dallas area. He played for SMU in Dallas and grew up in the Fort Worth suburb of North Richland Hills. He is the second largest receiver to a team in Kansas City's Super Bowl championship in 2023, with nine touchdown catches in 20 professional games.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.