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Ezekiel Elliott is taking the NFL to court, with the backing of the NFL Players's Association, who have filed a lawsuit over the 6-game suspension he is currently appealing.
The suspension was handed down in August based on Elliot's alleged abuse of an ex-girlfriend, although he was never arrested and no charges were filed by the Columbus, Ohio Police Department.
In court documents filed by the NFLPA, they claim the 6 game suspension "threatens irreparable harm to [Elliott's] season, career and reputation."
In addition, TMZ reports that the NFLPA points out that Elliot's accuser, Tiffany Thompson, was deemed unreliable by league investigator Kia Roberts.
Thompson "was not credible in her allegations of abuse and there was insufficient corroborating evidence of her incredible allegations to go forward with any discipline against Elliott," Roberts summarized in her report.
The Player's Association also point out a list of inconsistencies on Thompson's part.
-- Thompson lied to investigators and encouraged her friend (a witness) to lie to police
-- Thompson destroyed relevant evidence from her cell phones
-- Thompson changed her account of critical events repeatedly
-- Thompson considered extorting Elliott with alleged sex videos and took steps to effectuate such a plan
Elliot was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2016 draft by the Cowboys out of Ohio State. He was a First Team All-Pro in his rookie season.
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