Kyren Lacy’s Attorney Claims the Athlete Was ‘Crushed Under the Weight’ of a ‘Prejudiced Process’

Kyren Lacy’s lawyer broke his silence following the NFL hopeful’s death at age 24.

“Kyren’s was scheduled to have his matter heard before a grand jury tomorrow wherein we were very confident the evidence, after being fully collected and reviewed, would lead to a declination of charges,” the lawyer said in a statement to local Louisiana outlet WAFB 9 on Sunday, April 13.

The statement continued, “From the very beginning, this so-called investigation took on the appearance of an overzealous, targeted effort — what can only be described as a witch hunt — fueled by who Kyren was and the public profile he carried. The decision by the investigating agency to charge him at all, in our view, was not only unjustified, it was disturbing. It’s imperative to understand the Lafourche Parish District Attorney, to this day, has not formally charged Kyren.”

The statement noted that the former Louisiana State University wide receiver was a “young man with immense promise, and he was crushed under the weight of an irresponsible and prejudiced process.”

“The negative barrage on social media, the circulation of his mugshot by nearly every news outlet rather than a standard photo, the recent civil lawsuit filed against him that named another defendant who mysteriously wasn’t charged with a crime, only him, and the overall tone of coverage painted a deeply biased picture before he ever had the chance to defend himself,” the statement read. “There was never a presumption of innocence which was exemplified by the NFL pulling his draft card over mere accusations without affording him the slightest chance to defend himself. The pressure and perception likely became unbearable.”

The statement continued, “Let us be absolutely clear: This is far from over. We will be demanding a full and transparent review of how this investigation was conducted and why. Those responsible for this gross miscarriage of justice must and will be held accountable. In the meantime, we again urge everyone to respect the Lacy family’s privacy and allow them the dignity to mourn the loss of their beloved son.”

Lacy’s relatives confirmed his death to WAFB 9 on Sunday. Details regarding his death — including an official cause — have yet to be confirmed. Us Weekly reached out for comment.

Months before Lacy’s death, he was arrested and charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless driving in December 2024. At the time, authorities believed that Lacy may have caused the accident before fleeing the scene. Lacy, who had maintained his innocence up until his death, was released on a $151,000 bond. A grand jury was set to begin arguments over his alleged involvement in the accident on Monday, April 14 — one day after his death was announced.