July 31: Joseph has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in relation to the March shooting, as Gehlken reports. Though he could still face a suspension if the NFL determines that he violated its personal conduct policy, Joseph will be able to focus on carving out a substantial role in the Cowboys’ secondary with a clear head.
April 16: Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was a passenger in a vehicle from which shots were fired that killed a man last month in Dallas, according to his attorney. Joseph’s attorney, Barry Sorrels, said his client did not shoot, via Michael Gehlken and Kelli Smith of the Dallas Morning News.
Dallas police arrested two in connection with the shooting that killed Cameron Ray, 20, early on the morning of March 18, Aria Jones of the Dallas Morning News reports. The Cowboys encouraged Joseph to meet with police, according to ESPN.com’s Todd Archer. That meeting occurred Friday, and the NFL is reviewing this situation.
A 2021 second-round pick, Joseph started two games for the Cowboys last season. The 21-year-old defender has not been arrested. Surveillance video revealed an altercation between two groups of friends, respectively including Joseph and Ray, last month. Shots were soon fired from an SUV as Ray and others walked to their vehicle, according to Dallas PD. Ray died in a Dallas-area hospital.
Dallas PD asked for assistance in identifying the six men involved in the disturbance, according to Gehlken and Smith. This led to Joseph being identified. Sorrels said Joseph was unarmed.
The Cowboys drafted Joseph 44th overall despite the cornerback prospect having played just 15 college games — at LSU and Kentucky — in 2018 and ’20. During an injury-marred rookie season, Joseph played 164 defensive snaps.
Another solid citizen in Dallas.
Another uneducated comment. Take a look at the citizens that man the roster in Kansas City, New England, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, New York, and yes Philly
And an uneducated response. I was speaking strictly to Dallas, my comment did not imply there aren’t thugs on those rosters.
Unfortunately, there are tons of “solid citizens” in every state. It’s not exclusive to Dallas.
At the very least this guy is an accessory to murder….. and despite this he’s still on the roster.
Speaks volumes about the Dallas “Braintrust”. So proud to be fan.
He’s a witness at least, not an accessory at least.
At the very least, he knew someone lost their life and failed to alert authorities… that makes him an accessory after the fact. Not a “witness”….
That’s a serious stretch of at the very least an accessory to murder.
To be an accessory to a crime you have to assist in said crime in some way shape or form.
Accessory to murder would be
Helping plan the murder
Getting/Providing the gun used in the murder
You play some part in the process
Actively tried to cover up said crime or go out of your way to hide it happening.
If youre in a car and some dudes do a drive by shooting you had no part in and did not know was happening youre not an accessory to anything.
You’re only guilty of being an idiot for hanging with that crowd in the first place.
Apparently you didn’t read the part where he was part of the altercation that led to the shooting.
You could always just stop being a fan of a team that routinely employs criminals.
Not sure if the kid should be arrested or not. If he knew they were going to shoot then yes if he didn’t know and helps the investigation then no. He needs to stay away from his old stomping grounds and get new friends. Life change mindset change and grow up.
Joseph isn’t a big enough star to get away with that sort of thing like Ray Lewis did.
Quality legal work. Basically just guaranteed his clients conviction as an accessory.
Guess he figures you need to pull the actual trigger before Jerry will cut you.
What?
Not necessarily. Joseph can claim that he didn’t know that the shooting would occur or that he attempted to prevent it. Depending on the circumstances, gathered evidence, and/or witness statements he may be able to avoid that charge.
His meeting with investigators could have involved a deal for his own statement implicating his associates. I am not intimately familiar with Texas state law or local ordinances there, but there does exist some level of obligation I would expect Joseph to have to fill to show that he was opposed to the action because Texas is a “hand of one is hand of all” state. The thing that will also affect Joseph as a possible accomplice could be whether the crime is judged to have been premeditated or a “crime of passion”, which Texas differentiates between. I am not sure how accomplices are charged in regards to the latter, and how easily defensible Joseph’s claims would be in that scenario.
I would agree with the other posters that, in the best case scenario for him, Joseph at least needs new friends.
Typical Cowboy
Typical ignorant comment. Take a look at the legal histories Of the Chiefs, the Patriots, the Bengals, The Giants, the Raiders, you get the point …
Nice whataboutism, bro.
I guess people should stop being fans of every team in the NFL. Works for me. These idiots don’t deserve the money being thrown at them to play a kid’s game.
“Sorrels said Joseph was unarmed” Before or after the killing? I will have to agree with the earlier poster “typical cowboys” if this guy remains a Dallas employee.
Thought of himself as a bad MF in college. Ain’t no surprises here.
What a stupid and senseless way to settle arguments. Next time just have Will Smith slap the person that upsets you.
I agree, but it’s not like it’s uncommon, or even shocking. This is America.
Joseph better take a lesson from Ray Lewis’ book and leave the street life to those that don’t have the other opportunities.