In the letter from Trace Riley, it reads: To whom it may concern, I, Trace Riley, am writing this letter to formally take full and complete responsibility for the automobile crash that left my band's bass player, John Rawls, critically injured. I was the one who was driving that night, and I had a hand in the schedule of the tour we were on. I would like to express my extreme regret for the injuries I have caused TO MR. RILEY. That regret is something I will be carrying with me for the rest of my life. I respectfully submit this and will abide with whatever decision the court makes. (Signed) Trace Riley