The NFL’s investigation into the domestic violence allegations against Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott is “wrapping up,” but considering this saga has dragged on for a year, it’s only fitting that there would be a new wrinkle to the story at the eleventh hour. Per TMZ.com, Elliott’s accuser issued the following statement on social media:
“Exactly one year ago today my life changed forever. Loving someone as much as I did, putting my all in no matter what happened. I finally got the strength to be the strong woman I was and got myself out of a very toxic relationship. Ladies never think you’re too in love or too scared to leave because at one point that was me. There’s plenty of opportunities out there for you. Love yourself first. Speak up and stop domestic violence.”
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk believes that, if the league chooses not to punish Elliott — though there is a sense he could receive a short suspension — the alleged victim may decide to tell her full story via an interview, a lawsuit, or both. I would posit that the NFL’s decision with respect to Elliott does not have much bearing on what action the alleged victim takes for herself, though Florio is correct in that her decision could put the NFL in an awkward position. If she does choose to go “more public,” the league would have to decide whether to reveal details that would refute her claims, or else face another PR storm.
Police have halted their investigation into a Dallas bar fight that allegedly involved Elliott because they can’t find the victim and witnesses aren’t cooperating.
There is no place in the NFL, or anywhere else, for domestic violence. However, if this lady has not been telling the full story over the last year why in the world is she possibly waiting to see what the suspension is? If Elliott abused her, she needs to give the authorities and the NFL any and all details. Coming out to TMZ after the fact seems short sighted. Unless she is just seeking attention (which I hope isn’t the case).
By that same token, there is no place in society for women who lie about domestic abuse, lie about pregnancies, lie about rape, etc.
Just get it over with.
Did she also mention the texts and phone calls to friends about how she lied and was gonna make Elliot pay? I get the feeling she somehow left that part out??
Doesn’t matter, this clown is a Cowboy so their fans will defend from one scandal to the next.
I’m a Cowboy fan and the ongoing lack of accountability is past absurd. This team won 13 games last year and this entire offseason has been one scandal after the other.
Notice how you didnt dispute what I said. Idiot