Elliott named in domestic incident
SPORTS WIRE
The NFL says it is reviewing domestic- violence allegations against Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott, the fourth overall draft pick from Ohio State.
A police report says Elliott denied allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend early Friday in Columbus, Ohio, causing bruises and abrasions. The report says he wasn’t arrested because of conflicting versions of what happened. Three witnesses told police they didn’t see Elliott assault the 20- year- old woman. Elliott said the woman got the bruises and abrasions in a bar fight.
The alleged victim posted photos showing bruises on her Instagram account and made a 911 call.
The player’s father, Stacy Elliott, said in a statement that the claims are “completely false” and that his son has cooperated with the investigation.
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