Although he had not been convicted, the video clearly shows the assault. The Ravens as well as the NFL isn’t required to wait until a judicial decision before taking action against one of its players.
It is a reoccurring theme: “other NFL players have committed crimes as well”. I’m sure that if all of the crimes had been recorded on video, these players would meet the same fate as Rice. It is unfortunate that the NFL as well as the teams owners and coaches care more about wins and money than they do about on and off the field conduct.
Sorry, I guess I am looking at this from a purely legal viewpoint. I don’t know what the rules are in regard to booting a player for some perceived crime. The fact of the matter is that the woman he punched did not file a criminal complaint and no charges were brought. Technically an assault must be an unwanted touching. From her statements she apparently gave this creep permission to punch her so there was technically no assault.
It’s like the aftermath of a bar fight. If nobody presses charges, then it is assumed that everyone was a willing participant and there is no assault.
If she is happy with this guy, then why is it the business of the NFL?