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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GOVERNOR O’MALLEY ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE BALTIMORE RAVENS RELEASING RAY RICE

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 8, 2014) — Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the Baltimore Ravens releasing Ray Rice from his contract:

“The video released this morning of this domestic assault was horrible, shocking, and reprehensible. Everyone can do more to help end the scourge of domestic violence. Please consider supporting the House of Ruth: http://www.hruth.org/, and learn about what Maryland is doing to reduce violence against women and children: https://data.maryland.gov/goals/violence.