for the record, Rice's then-Fiance was hitting him as they walked into the Casino, then was first to strike inside the elevator, where she also spit on him.. if she had been a guy, we would all be saying "that Jackass had it coming"..
Originally Posted by Chung Tran
She was not a guy, and even if she was, it would still be assault and the hittee in this instance can legally file charges, especially for punching and knocking the other person out. You cannot file charges for someone spitting on you and you suit actually go anywhere, neither can the other person file charges for you pushing them away or even a slap in the face, which is what Rice should have done, but for the attempt to cause bodily harm is against the law.
I think he has probably hit her before and this was just the first time he has been caught, and since it is on tape, he cannot refute it, but since the legal aspect has already been dealt with, double jeopardy attaches. They got married very quickly, no fancy wedding or anything after this fiasco which makes me think Rice married her so she will not nor cannot be persuaded testify against him.