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ESPN Keeps Rex Ryan on Air After Nashville Arrest

The decision has drawn public criticism because Ryan faces six misdemeanor counts and is due in court on Dec. 18.

Overview

  • Ryan surrendered to Nashville police on Wednesday and was booked on six misdemeanor warrants after two people say his pickup truck ran over their feet.
  • The charges include two counts each of leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give information or render aid, and failure to obey a traffic control signal, and his bond was set at $6,000.
  • The alleged victims say they were crossing Broadway with a walk signal when the truck struck their feet, they photographed the license plate, and they confronted Ryan at a red light before he drove off.
  • ESPN said “as of now” Ryan will appear on Sunday NFL Countdown and multiple outlets report he is not expected to address the incident on air.
  • The network’s choice has sparked backlash and leaves open the possibility that ESPN could change his status as the December hearing and the police inquiry move forward.