NFL Player Detained While Mother-In-Law Dies In Hospital
Published 03/27/2009
By Miles Bennett

Ryan MoatsA Dallas police officer detained NFL player Ryan Moats last week, while his mother-in-law died in the hospital.

According to reports, the Houston Texans running back was speeding to the hospital on Tuesday (March 17) when Dallas police officer Robert Powell stopped him in the parking lot.

Despite pleas from himself, his wife Tamishia, and hospital nurse, that his mother was dying inside, Powell held up Moats for around 20 minutes while he searched for his proof of insurance. Some outlets are also reporting the officer went as far as to draw his gun during their argument.

Inside the hospital, Tamishia's mother died all while Moats argued with the officer.

"I went up after she passed and held her hand, but she was already gone," Moats told Dallas/Fort Worth radio station WFAA.

The officer is currently on administrative leave and under investigation, Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle said during a press conference Thursday, after controversy erupted when video of the incident surface (see video, via the AP here Icon - Video.)

"His behavior, in my opinion, did not exhibit common sense, the discretion, the compassion that we expect our officers to exhibit," said Kunkle.

"When we at the command staff reviewed the tape, we were embarrassed, disappointed," he continued. "It's hard to find the right word and still be professional in my role as the police chief. But the behavior was not appropriate."

Moats spoke to Dallas radio station, KRLD-FM, where he expressed his disappointment with the officer's actions. However, he didn't feel he could pass judgment on him.

"All I know is what he did was wrong," Moats said. "He stole a moment away from me that I can never get back. I'm really not the judge on what should happen to him."

The ticket issued to Moats has been dismissed.

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ScrillaKillah - March 27, 2009 at 4:02 pm

Mann, WATCH THAT VIDEO, that shit is sad. That cop purposely delayed writing him a ticket on purpose and he knew what was going on. Power hungry idiot prick ass bitch

Che Canyon - March 27, 2009 at 8:43 pm

Don’t ever be that man. I was so impressed with the that Mr. Moats dealt with the situation. He is a leader among men.

nychris - March 28, 2009 at 12:51 pm

i hope one day the same thing happens when that cop is on his dying bed. maybe he’ll learn that someone dying is more important than him abusing his power. karma better get that filthy pig

Ron - March 28, 2009 at 6:46 pm

What is really sad is as usual nothing will be done and once again we the public are left with no rights.

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