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Civil suit alleging assault filed against Chiefs' Rice

February 19, 2026

Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, is facing a civil lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Dacoda Jones, who alleges he repeatedly assaulted her over an 18-month period from December 2023 to July 2025. Jones, who claims to have been pregnant during many of the incidents, is seeking over $1 million in damages due to the alleged domestic abuse.

Civil suit alleging assault filed against Chiefs' Rice

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Dacoda Jones filed the lawsuit in Texas, alleging repeated assaults by Rashee Rice.
The alleged abuse occurred from December 2023 to July 2025.
Jones claims to have been pregnant during many of the incidents.
The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages.
Rice was previously suspended for his role in a car crash at the start of 2025.

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Civil suit alleging assault filed against Chiefs' Rice

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