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sports-crime1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounds Britt Reid's Early Prison Release and Return to NFL"

Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant Britt Reid, who served 16 months of a three-year sentence for driving while intoxicated and causing a serious accident, had his sentence commuted by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The decision has sparked outrage, with critics alleging that Reid's connections to the Chiefs and the governor's fandom influenced the decision. The victim, 8-year-old Ariel Young, continues to suffer from the effects of the accident, while questions remain about the team's knowledge of Reid's behavior and the NFL's response to the incident.

via Yahoo Sports|
#ariel-young#britt-reid#dui
opinion1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounds Early Release of Chiefs Coach's Son from Prison"

Britt Reid, son of Kansas City coach Andy Reid, was quietly released from prison last week after his sentence for driving while intoxicated and causing severe injury to a 5-year-old girl was commuted. The decision has sparked outrage, with many criticizing the privilege and cronyism involved. Reid's history of reckless behavior, including a previous DUI and road rage incident, raises concerns about his ability to stay out of trouble. Critics argue that he has not shown remorse or taken responsibility for his actions, and the governor's decision to commute his sentence is seen as a miscarriage of justice.

via USA TODAY|
#britt-reid#dui#justice
politics1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounds Commutation of Former Chiefs Assistant's DWI Sentence"

Missouri Governor Mike Parson faces criticism for commuting the prison sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who caused a drunken driving crash that seriously injured a 5-year-old girl. Parson expressed "deepest sympathy" to the girl's family but did not apologize for the decision. Critics argue that the commutation favors the privileged, while the governor's office defends the decision, citing completion of a treatment program and time served. The Chiefs have reached a confidential agreement to cover the girl's medical expenses.

via The Associated Press|
#britt-reid#dwi#governor-mike-parson
sports1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounding Britt Reid's DUI Sentence Commutation"

Britt Reid, son of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, was involved in a DUI crash that left a young girl in a coma with lasting injuries. Despite being sentenced to three years in prison, his sentence was commuted by the Missouri Governor, sparking outrage from the victim's family and legal experts. This incident has raised questions about accountability, privilege, and the NFL's handling of the situation, with criticism directed at Andy Reid's silence and the media's lack of scrutiny.

via Deadspin|
#andy-reid#britt-reid#commuted-sentence
politics1 year ago

"Governor's Commutation of Ex-Chiefs Coach's Son's DUI Sentence Sparks Outrage"

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson faced bipartisan criticism after commuting the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who was involved in a drunken driving crash that permanently injured a 5-year-old girl. The decision to reduce Reid's sentence to house arrest until October 2025 without consulting local prosecutors or the victim's family drew outrage from both Democrats and Republicans, with many expressing disbelief and disappointment in the governor's actions. The move was seen as a stark contrast to Parson's refusal to intervene in the cases of Kevin Strickland and Lamar Johnson, who were eventually exonerated after serving long prison sentences.

via Missouri Independent|
#bipartisan-criticism#britt-reid#dwi
politics1 year ago

"Governor's Commutation of KC Coach's DWI Sentence Sparks Controversy"

Missouri Governor Mike Parson's decision to commute the three-year prison sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and causing serious bodily injury to a 5-year-old girl, has sparked widespread criticism. Critics, including politicians and prosecutors, have condemned the decision as unjust and privileged, contrasting it with Parson's refusal to pardon an innocent man. The move has also disappointed Chiefs fans and drawn comparisons to previous controversial decisions made by the governor.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#britt-reid#commutation#dwi
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Family of Ariel Young Horrified as Missouri Governor Commutes Britt Reid's DWI Sentence"

The family of 5-year-old Ariel Young, who was severely injured in a drunk driving crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, expressed disgust at Missouri Gov. Parsons' decision to commute Reid's sentence. Reid, son of Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid, had received three years in prison for the crash but will now remain on house arrest until Oct. 31, 2025. The family's lawyer and Ariel's mother criticized the decision, stating that it reflects unequal justice and favors for the privileged. They were also dismayed by the lack of communication from the governor's office regarding the commutation.

via The Daily Beast|
#ariel-young#britt-reid#commutation
legalcrime1 year ago

Missouri Governor Commutes Sentence of Britt Reid, Sparking Outrage from Ariel Young's Family

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has commuted Britt Reid's three-year prison sentence for a DWI case, and he will now be under house arrest until October 2025. Reid, the son of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, seriously injured a young girl in a DWI-related crash near Arrowhead Stadium in February 2021. The commutation comes with strict probation conditions, including weekly meetings with a parole officer, behavioral counseling, community service, and employment requirements. Reid's release follows completion of an alcohol abuse treatment program, and court records indicate he was released from prison on Friday morning.

via KMBC Kansas City|
#britt-reid#commutation#dwi
legalcrime1 year ago

Ariel Young's Family Horrified by Commutation of Britt Reid's Sentence

The family of Ariel Young, the young girl seriously injured in an accident caused by former Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid while he was legally impaired, expressed horror at Missouri governor Mike Parsons' decision to commute Reid's sentence, with their attorney stating that the majority of people in the state are also disgusted by the action. They believe that Reid should have served the entire sentence given by the judge, emphasizing the unequal application of the law for the privileged and the less privileged. Reid, who was released from prison well before his three-year sentence expired, will be on house arrest until October 31, 2025.

via NBC Sports|
#ariel-young#britt-reid#commutation
sports1 year ago

Governor's Commutation of Kansas City Chiefs Coach's Son's DUI Sentence Sparks Controversy

Missouri Governor Mike Parsons has commuted the three-year DUI sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs Assistant Coach Britt Reid, son of head coach Andy Reid, who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in a 2021 crash that severely injured a five-year-old. Reid will be under house arrest until October 31, 2025, with strict probation conditions, including weekly meetings with a parole officer, behavioral counseling, peer support sponsor meetings, and community service and employment requirements. The reigning Super Bowl champions had initially put Reid on administrative leave in 2021 and did not renew his contract the following year.

via CNN|
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crime-and-justice1 year ago

Missouri Governor's Controversial Commutation of Britt Reid's Sentence Sparks Outrage

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker criticized Missouri Governor Mike Parson's decision to commute the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that seriously injured a child. She believed the original 3-year prison sentence was just and criticized the governor for failing to contact the victim's family before commuting Reid's sentence, emphasizing the importance of justice regardless of social status or privilege.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|
#britt-reid#commuted-sentence#crime-and-justice
legalcrime1 year ago

Missouri Governor's Controversial Commutation of Kansas City Coach's Son's DWI Sentence Sparks Outcry

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker criticized Governor Mike Parson for not contacting her office or Ariel Young's family before commuting the sentence of former Chiefs coach Britt Reid, who was involved in a crash that left Young with a traumatic brain injury. Reid, who had a blood-alcohol level of .113 percent at the time of the crash, will now serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest with strict conditions. The prosecutor accused Parson of using his political power to free a man with status, privilege, and connections, and highlighted that Parson did not pardon other individuals in similar situations.

via KMBC Kansas City|
#ariel-young#britt-reid#commutation
sports1 year ago

Missouri Governor Commutes Sentence for Ex-Chiefs Assistant Britt Reid's DWI Crash

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has commuted the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, reducing his three-year prison term for driving while intoxicated in a 2021 crash to house arrest until 2025. Reid's blood-alcohol level was well over the legal limit when he struck two vehicles, injuring two young children, one of whom suffered permanent brain damage. The new sentence also includes probation, behavioral counseling, and community service. Reid, the son of Chiefs coach Andy Reid, had pleaded guilty in 2022 and expressed regret for his actions.

via The Athletic|
#britt-reid#dwi#governor-mike-parson
crime-and-justice1 year ago

Missouri Governor Commutes Britt Reid's Prison Sentence for DWI Crash Injuring Young Girl

Missouri Governor Mike Parson commuted former Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid's three-year prison sentence for a 2021 drunk driving crash that left a 5-year-old girl in a coma, converting the remainder to house arrest until Oct. 31, 2025, citing completion of alcohol abuse treatment and serving more prison time than similar offenders. Reid had admitted to drinking before the crash and pleaded guilty to felony DWI. The decision has sparked criticism, with a state representative and the young girl's attorney questioning the justification for the commutation.

via New York Post |
#ariel-young#britt-reid#crime-and-justice
legalcrime1 year ago

Missouri Governor Commutes Ex-Chiefs' Coach Britt Reid's DWI Sentence

Missouri Gov. Michael Parson has commuted the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who seriously injured a young girl in a drunken driving crash in 2021. Reid will serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest until October 31, 2025, with strict probation conditions, after completing an alcohol abuse treatment program. The crash left 5-year-old Ariel Young with a traumatic brain injury, and Reid had pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. The commutation does not shorten the sentence, but allows it to be served under house arrest, with the possibility of returning to prison if conditions are violated.

via NBC News|
#britt-reid#commutation#dwi