"To all the kids who looked up to me, I’m truly sorry for letting you down, but I hope it’s helped you learn that one bad decision can turn your dream into a nightmare. There is no excuse for domestic violence, and I apologize for the horrible mistake I made."
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Source : "At crossroads in quest to continue NFL career, Ray Rice asks forgiveness" by Aaron Wilson, www.baltimoresun.com. February 13, 2015.