Rex Ryan’s New Defense Lawyer Breaks Silence After Shocking Nashville Hit-and-Run Arrest

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Former NFL coach and ESPN analyst Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police this week. It followed allegations that his pickup truck struck two pedestrians’ feet in downtown Nashville and left the scene.

On the night of November 5, Ryan was driving his pickup truck in downtown Nashville. While making a right turn from 4th Avenue onto Broadway with a walk signal active, his truck ran over the feet of two pedestrians. Additionally, it made contact with one of their legs, causing minor injuries.

It was a situation that could’ve easily been handled. Instead of stopping immediately, Ryan continued driving until he reached a red light.

Victims caught up to him and flagged him down. Ryan reportedly stepped out of his truck, argued with them, and then got back into his vehicle and drove away.

The pedestrians photographed Ryan’s license plate and identified him, leading the MNPD to issue six misdemeanor warrants. Ryan surrendered to authorities and was booked before being released on a $6,000 bond.

Rex Ryan’s Lawyer Responds to Alleged Pedestrian Incident

Rex has wasted no time in lawyering up. Following his arrest, he hired criminal defense attorney David Raybin to fight his case. Speaking by phone with the California Post, Raybin said his involvement in the case had only just begun.

“The only thing I can tell you right now is I just began representation this morning,” Raybin said. “I can confirm that I’m representing him, and we are cooperating with the investigation.”

He further added that holiday closures had delayed his ability to review the official police reports.

“I can confirm that I’m representing him, and we are cooperating with the investigation. But I do not have any facts yet from the police side, so we’re cooperating, we’re trying to get that information today, but because of the holiday, I don’t have it. So I don’t have any further statement. OK? Thank you.”

Rex Ryan is facing six misdemeanor charges. They include leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give information/render aid, and failure to obey a traffic control signal.

He is facing many months to years in jail, with all his charges added together, if convicted.