Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun is reporting that Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has been arrested for an altercation with his fiancee in Atlantic City.
Ravens running back Ray Rice arrested after incident in Atlantic City http://t.co/oPxi9kqFaj
— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) February 16, 2014
Rice’s attorney Andrew Alperstein confirmed Rice was charged and released after what he described as allegations of a “very minor physical altercation” at Revel Casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Alperstein also said a woman he identified as Rice’s fiancée was also charged and released in connection with the incident.
Rice, 27, was released on his own recognizance, Alperstein said.
The Ravens released a statement on the matter.
According to Ravens director of public relations Chad Steele: “We are aware of the Friday night situation with Ray Rice and his fiancee. We have spoken with Ray, and know that they returned home together after being detained.”
Michael Diamondstein, a Philadelphia-based attorney has been hired to represent Rice.
“We haven’t seen any charging documents yet,” Diamondstein said. “There was an argument that included Ray. I can’t give any specifics because we haven’t seen the document yet.”
“Once we’re able to go through the evidence, it should wind up to be little more than a misunderstanding,” Diamondstein said.