Foster’s accuser admits to lying in court during offseason trial

Reuben Foster’s accuser said she lied on the witness stand when she recanted her domestic violence claims against the former San Francisco 49ers linebacker last May.

Elissa Ennis, Foster’s on-again, offagain girlfriend and the alleged victim in the most recent incident in Tampa that led to Foster’s release from the 49ers Nov. 25, said in a television interview with ABC News this week she lied to protect Foster after he was charged with three felonies relating to domestic violence following an incident at their home in Los Gatos last February.

“Reuben threw my clothes off the balcony, he threw my stuff out the house, he dragged me down the stairs, two or three times, he punched me in my face two or three times, he pulled me by my hair, kicked me, spit on me,” Ennis said.

Ennis’ testimony last spring played a crucial role in domestic violence charges against Foster getting dropped by a judge in Santa Clara County Superior Court, which led to the 49ers allowing Foster back on the team after his status was in question as the case played out.

Ennis said during the preliminary trial she fabricated domestic violence claims against a previous boyfriend in the past. Ennis was asked why she lied on the stand.

“Because I loved him. And love will have me doing things that’s not your best interest because of the person you love,” she said.