No domestic abuse charges will be filed against Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott, the Columbus, Ohio prosecutor's office said Tuesday.
The investigation is complete.
"After reviewing the totality of the evidence, the City Attorney's Office, Prosecutor Division is declining to approve criminal charges in this matter for any of the 5 alleged incidents. This is primarily due to conflicting and inconsistent information across all incidents resulting in concern regarding the sufficiency of the evidence to support the filing of criminal charges," the release said.
Elliott's father, Stacy Elliott, tweeted the following: "My son has been vindicated! Truth has prevailed! If he had violated one of OUR core values I personally would have had him charged! [hashtag]Justice"
Elliott has maintained no wrongdoing in statements to police. The Cowboys have stood by Elliott throughout this process.
Tiffany Thompson filed a police report that included allegations of domestic violence by Elliott on five separate occasions from July 17 to July 22 of this year.
Upon completion of the initial investigative phase, the complaint was evaluated by a prosecutor. The evaluation called for follow up with several witnesses and a closer examination of all the evidence presented.
After reviewing all the evidence, the prosecution decided not to go forward with any charges against Elliott.
Despite Tuesday's ruling in Ohio, the NFL is still investigation the matter. Elliott could still be punished by the league.
