NFL: Ezekiel Elliott suspended 6 games

[John Price]

Click to read more...

 

[ShootIt]

So, banned for 6 games, as of now, due to allegation of physical violence.

But, Brown gets 1 game for being a "God" and treating his wife like a slave, and there was proof of (multiple)DV between him and his wife.

 

[John Price]

This is honestly ridiculous. The initial rumors were 1 to 2 games, especially if he wasn't charged and the police dropped all charges. In this case, the guy simply hasn't been able to stay out of headlines and got into another bar fight in June / July which probably warranted more time. But 6 games is kind of overkill. I don't like the Cowboys, but this is just flat out unfair.

"Roger Goodell's Wheel of Justice"

 

[Bonzai12]

6 games!!!!

 

[ShootIt]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20302469/ezekiel-elliott-dallas-cowboys-suspended-six-games

The NFL believes it has investigated Elliott's case thoughtfully, thoroughly and extensively and that Elliott violated the personal conduct policy. The league went through text messages and retained medical and legal experts to help commissioner Roger Goodell make his decision.

Before disciplining Elliott, the NFL considered the domestic violence allegations from February and July 2016, as well as the St. Patrick's Day incident in which he pulled down a woman's shirt, though that did not factor into the league's decision on discipline.

Before he was drafted? Why? They weren't going to pursue any punishment to any player drafted in 17 that had any cases of alleged DV pre-draft?

The suspension comes as a result of an investigation that started more than a year ago after an ex-girlfriend accused Elliott of domestic violence in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus City Attorney's office announced in September that it would not pursue charges against Elliott because of "conflicting and inconsistent information," but the NFL can penalize a player even without legal charges.

Legal authorities concluded that Elliott's accuser was not credible and rejected charging him. Several witnesses, according to sources close to the case, heard the woman yell at Elliott that she would "ruin his career" when she was unhappy that they would not continue their relationship.

 

[John Price]

The disturbing thing about this is they are jumping to conclusions based on hearsay and conjecture that was PROVEN false. Again I make no qualms about it I don't like Dallas but this is just unfair to suspend him six games for something he didn't do. The lack of any sort of fair trial in the NFL judication process is highly disturbing. Basically Goodell says, if you make the league look bad, you are being suspended. It doesn't matter if you did it or not. Just the mere ACCUSATION of domestic violence merits a 6 game ban.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[John Price]

Basically being suspended because Goodell "spoke to 4 other investigators" and determined that assault took place even though the police said differently and dropped charges

 

[Voight]

Thi is complete ****. His case was dropped by the judicial system.

On another note, thank the lord I haven't had my fantasy draft yet.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

 

[YEM]

The disturbing thing about this is they are jumping to conclusions based on hearsay and conjecture that was PROVEN false.

nothing was "proven false"
prosecutors declining to press charges is all that occurred

 

[Tony Romo]

Somebody gotta tell me what he did which was 6x worse then what josh brown did

 

[ShootIt]

Just curious as to how the police couldn't find that substantial and persuasive evidence.

Hey, police aren't perfect, and who knows when a high profile person is involved. But I find it weird that the legal investigators blow off the case due to conflicting/inconsistent info but the NFL feels comfortable that Zeke was the guy who potentially abused her.

 

[hockeykicker]

No, he's very happy. Thanks for stating the obvious Adam lol

 

[BostonBob]

Unfortunately I highly doubt this will help.

 

[hersky77]

nothing was "proven false"
prosecutors declining to press charges is all that occurred

Man the police couldnt even find any substantial evidence to charge him, but the NFL somehow did.

I didnt know the NFL and Roger were above the law.

 

[sigma six]

Somebody gotta tell me what he did which was 6x worse then what josh brown did

The inconsistencies of how the league "metes out justice" has officially reached truly bizarre proportions.

 

[PanthersPens62]

Blasphemous! Goddell strikes again.

 

[hockeykicker]

Well that escalate quickly

 

[ShootIt]

Hopefully, Jerry is drunk as **** when he goes off on this.

 

[Blitzkrug]

What a load of garbage. The case was dropped by the judicial system.

I guess the bar fight is a bit of a no-no, but that's hardly worth 6 games. Maybe like, 1 game at most.

Also Jerry is the last owner i'd want to **** off if i were Goodell.

As for the Cowboys....they probably won't miss a beat. You got Alfred Morris as your RB2 and he's still a legit RB.

 

[YEM]

Man the police couldnt even find any substantial evidence to charge him, but the NFL somehow did.

the police do not make the decision as to whether someone is charged with a crime or not
that is prosecutorial

 

[hersky77]

Well that escalate quickly

Man not even Pac-Man was threatened with that.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

It sounds like they put a good amount of time into the investigation.

I don't understand why people think this is a conspiracy. You think Goodell wants Zeke out of the league? The Cowboys being good is good for the NFL, as much as I dislike them.

 

[hersky77]

the police do not make the decision as to whether someone is charged with a crime or not
that is prosecutorial

Even the Judicial system decided it wasnt worth there time, But yet again the NFL has decided its stronger then the law.