Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was issued citations after his Rottweiler reportedly bit two people, sending them to the hospital.
The incident took place on Thursday, Dallas Morning News reported. Frisco Animal Services, a division of the local police department, received a call about three loose dogs running around the Starwood neighborhood, where Elliott lives. They were eventually able to catch the animals belonging to Elliott, but one of the dogs, the Rottweiler, had bitten two people, who were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Elliott was issued with three animal-at-large citations, one for each dog, and his Rottweiler was placed in mandatory quarantine for 10 days, according to the report. No charges have been filed, but the case remains under investigation, police said.
Last year, Elliott was sued by a swimming pool attendant asking for between $200,000 and $1 million in damages after his three dogs, the Rottweiler, and two bulldogs, reportedly attacked her. The woman stated the dogs bit her several times, according to TMZ Sports. She further claimed having to undergo surgery to repair her forearm. Elliott's attorney denied any wrongdoing at the time.
"Ezekiel was in no way negligent in connection with the alleged incident and intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit," he said.
Elliott also has been accused of multiple incidents of domestic violence. In 2017 he was suspended from playing 6 games following an investigation by the NFL into the allegations put forth by his former girlfriend Tiffany Thompson. Elliott was not arrested and he has denied the allegations, but the NFL launched its own investigation
"We are reviewing the decision and have been in touch with Ezekiel and his representatives to consider all options," the league said at the time, according to SB Nation. The NFL later said there was "substantial and persuasive evidence" supporting Thompson's claims, ruling that Elliott was in breach of NFL policy and slapping him with a 6-game suspension.
In response, Elliott’s representatives stated they were "extremely disappointed" by the NFL's decision.
"Our offices have been engaged in this matter since last July and have worked hand in hand with the Columbus Prosecutor's office as well as the NFL with their respective investigations. Accordingly, we are fully aware of the full body of evidence that exists in connection with this matter," a statement read.
"The NFL's findings are replete with factual inaccuracies and erroneous conclusions and it 'cherry picks' so-called evidence to support its conclusion while ignoring other critical evidence."
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