Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice and his wife Janay are expecting their second child.
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Janay confirmed the news with an Instagram post in which she’s seen outfitted in a green dress that clearly shows her growing baby bump.
The couple found themselves at the center of heavy media scrutiny and public backlash back in 2014 after a disturbing video surfaced of Ray knocking Janay out in an elevator with a punch to the face following a heated Valentine’s Day argument that turned physical. To the surprise and dismay of many, specifically women, Janay choose to publicly stand by her husband’s side as he endured the consequences of his actions from both the NFL and the world.
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News of Janay’s recent pregnancy has resulted in a considerable amount of negative and hateful social media commentary, but the proud parents seem unbothered by the criticism, as Janay captioned the IG pic revealing her pregnancy with: “The Rice’s. Yup, we will now be a family of 4! #21weeks #wonderwhatitis #blessed”
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The excited couple’s newest addition will join 4-year-old daughter….and future big sister….Rayven.
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