Kansas City Chiefs Star Rashee Rice Accused of Repeated Domestic Assault in Explosive Lawsuit
A shocking lawsuit filed this week in Dallas County District Court alleges that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice subjected the mother of his children to a prolonged campaign of domestic violence, including incidents while she was pregnant. The plaintiff, Dacoda Jones, is seeking over $1 million in relief for the alleged abuse, which she claims involved physical assaults and property destruction throughout their relationship.
Detailed Allegations of Violence and Abuse
The legal complaint outlines a disturbing pattern of behavior, with Jones alleging that Rice, a Super Bowl champion, repeatedly grabbed, choked, strangled, pushed, threw, scratched, hit, and headbutted her. One particularly severe incident is claimed to have occurred in December 2023 at their Texas home, where Rice allegedly strangled Jones following what the lawsuit describes as an escalation in violent behavior. The abuse is said to have continued until the couple eventually separated in July 2025.
Additional accusations include Rice throwing objects, destroying property, punching walls, breaking furniture, and locking Jones out in the middle of the night. The lawsuit asserts that multiple instances of this alleged violence took place while Jones was pregnant, compounding the severity of the claims.
Social Media Posts and Physical Evidence
Jones previously brought attention to these allegations through a gruesome social media post in January, where she shared 14 photographs and a lengthy statement on Instagram. The images displayed visible cuts and bruises on her body, along with extensive damage to her home and torn clothing. Although she did not explicitly name Rice in that post, it was widely interpreted as targeting the Chiefs player.
The NFL promptly opened an investigation the following day, and the Kansas City Chiefs issued a statement acknowledging awareness of the allegations. However, Jones deleted the social media content within days, adding a layer of complexity to the timeline of events.
Legal and Professional Context for Rashee Rice
This lawsuit emerges against a backdrop of existing legal troubles for Rice. In July 2025, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years' probation for his role in a multicar crash on a Dallas highway in May 2024, after racing a friend in a Lamborghini. He pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges—collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury—and was ordered to pay $115,482 to victims for medical expenses.
Professionally, Rice is on a $6.5 million contract with the Chiefs and is considered a central part of the team's future, despite the organization's disappointing 6-11 season and failure to make the playoffs last year. He began the season with a six-game suspension related to the Dallas car accident and was recovering from an ACL tear sustained previously.
Recent Personal Developments and Ongoing Fallout
In a contrasting personal update, Rice went Instagram official with his new girlfriend, Rubi Rose, on Valentine's Day, sharing loved-up pictures that have drawn significant attention given the timing of the lawsuit. Rose, who boasts nearly five million followers on Instagram, appears smitten with the NFL player, according to social media observations.
Jones claims in the lawsuit that the alleged abuse has caused her multiple physical injuries and significant pain and suffering. The Daily Mail has reached out to the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL, and Rashee Rice for comment, but no responses have been publicly disclosed at this time.
