Travis Deonte James Rudolph is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Florida State and has previously played for the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He is currently on trial for murder.
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As of now, the Former NFL wide receiver Travis Rudolph is on trial for murder after shooting at a group of four men, killing one, after they entered his home, investigators say.
According to sources, the 27-year-old Rudolph who played for Florida State before stints with the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins, is charged with one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder. The charges are related to a series of events that unfolded after midnight on April 7, 2021, following an argument between Rudolph and his then-girlfriend, Dominique Jones.
The four men who went to the football star’s house were Jones’ brother, Keishaun Jones, Tyler Robinson, Chris Lowe, and the man who was killed, Sebastien Jean-Jacques.
According to text messages that were introduced into evidence, Dominique texted her brother and Robinson in a group message about Rudolph and told them to “shoot up his s***.”
Rudolph, who was in his home at that moment with his brother and sister, claimed self-defense. His siblings maintain that Rudolph’s actions saved their lives that night.
At the hearing, Rudolph’s brother, Darryl, testified that a physical altercation ensued as soon as the four men arrived at Rudolph’s residence. However, a judge ruled that Rudolph could not use a Stand Your Ground defense because the men fled when the defendant fired 39 shots with his semi-automatic rifle.
Jean-Jacques, who was seated in the vehicle’s passenger seat as the men drove off, was shot a total of 10 times. Robinson was injured but survived.
Rudolph’s attorneys argued that Robinson showed up at the house with a gun that he tossed in the bushes once Rudolph began shooting. Robinson, who testified, admitted bringing a gun but denied ever brandishing it during the altercation.
The other two surviving victims of the alleged attack testified that they never intended for the confrontation to turn violent and that Rudolph was the aggressor.
Dominique also took the stand, where she admitted sending the “shoot up his s***” text but insisted that she never meant for anyone to get hurt.
Rudolph is expected to testify in his defense. If convicted, he faces the possibility of life in prison.
Source: nflfaqs.com
