Ray Rice Video Was Sent To NFL Security Chief

ESPN is reporting that the video of Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee was sent to NFL headquarters to the attention of league security chief Jeffrey Miller in April.

The official, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity issued this statement on Thursday:

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"Since the NFLPA and NFL have launched separate investigations into the league and the Ravens' handling of Ray Rice's case, I want to make a few things clear. No one from the NFL ever asked me for the inside-elevator video," the official said Thursday. "I mailed it anonymously to Jeff Miller because he's their head of security. I attached a note saying: 'Ray Rice elevator video. You have to see it. It's terrible.' I provided a number for a disposable cellphone and asked for confirmation that it was received. I knew there was a possibility Mr. Miller may not get the video, but I hoped it would land in the right hands."

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In response, NFL Cheif Jeffery Miller issued this statement:

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"I unequivocally deny that I received at any time a copy of the video, and I had not watched it until it was made public on September 8," he said.

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