Janay Rice Statement On Instagram Following Her Husband’s Release, Suspension

The now-wife of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has taken to instagram regarding the release of a video that shows here being knocked unconscious in a hotel elevator by the football standout.

"I woke up this morning feeling like I had a horrible nightmare, feeling like I'm mourning the death of my closest friend. But to have to accept the fact that it's reality is a nightmare itself. No one knows the pain that the media & unwanted [opinions] from the public has caused my family. To make us relive a moment in our lives that we regret everyday is a horrible thing.

"To take something away from the man I love that he has worked his ass off for all his life just to gain ratings is horrific. THIS IS OUR LIFE! What don't you all get. If your intentions were to hurt us, embarrass us, make us feel alone, take all happiness away, you've succeeded on so many levels. Just know we will continue to grow & show the world what real love is! Ravensnation we love you!"

 

Ray Rice was initially suspended two games following news of the incident earlier this year - which included a video of Rice dragging his then-fiancee's unconscious body out of that hotel elevator.

When video of the punch from within the elevator hit the internet this week, Rice was almost immediately released by the Ravens, following by an announcement from the NFL that Rice was suspended indefinitely.

Reaction on twitter to Janay Rice's statement ranges from frustration of her 'blaming the media' to many saying that she is showing the 'signs' of a victim of domestic violence: