The sports world was turned upside down Monday morning after TMZ leaked the video from inside the elevator the night Ray Rice had a domestic dispute with his now wife Janay Palmer. The just released video shows Rice delivering a brutal blow to Palmer inciting outrage across the NFL and the nation.
READ MORE: BPD Officer Dragged By Car 2 Blocks Is Now In Fair Condition; 36-Year-Old ChargedIn response, the Ravens released Ray Rice and NFL Commish Roger Goodell followed suit by suspending the running back indefinitely.
Here is how players, sports pros and regular folks reacted to those suspensions on Twitter.
1. https://twitter.com/MrKnighton2u/status/508993755525808128
2. Ray Rice is the luckiest man on Earth today. He doesn't have to face opposing defenses that have seen the video anymore.
3. I think we all know who is to blame for bringing shame to the NFL and it's clearly Michael Sam.
4. https://twitter.com/OwenBenjamin/status/509063469069393920
5. https://twitter.com/Maurice_Garland/status/509051266379812866
6. The reaction to the Ray Rice news: Blind outrage at his actions, followed by picking up Justin Forsett on waivers.
7. https://twitter.com/NEPD_Loyko/status/509051994951385088
8. https://twitter.com/Adam_Klug/status/509052580820185088
9. https://twitter.com/ShaunKing/status/509056436588920832
10. Does the DA who slapped Ray Rice's wrist get a pass?
11. Ray Rice to not get another rush in his career, but will at least get 1 reception when they throw him a welcome party in hell.
12. https://twitter.com/TamBerhe/status/509055015768838144
13. https://twitter.com/SpeedyFather/status/509057017265528832
14. The most terrifying place on earth: in an elevator in love with Ray Rice.
15. More often, domestic violence takes place behind closed doors. Shouldn't have to be a video for there to be consequences. #nfl
16. Sadly, the team handled this better than the league, and that should never, ever happen. Ever. #Ravens #NFL#Rice
17. His mind was made up he was going to hit her when they got on elevator. Couldn't be my daughter, suspension would be least of his concerns.
18. I just saw the Ray Rice video smdh... As a man, I have no respect for him any longer. NONE. I don't see how any man could.
19. https://twitter.com/OwenBenjamin/status/509063845898240002
20. Ray Rice's suspension makes it crystal-clear the NFL strongly condemns players beating women with a camera present.
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