[4/24/18 UPDATE: Irving’s accuser has since recanted with police. However, the NFL could still investigate under their domestic violence policy.]
ORIGINAL STORY
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving is under investigation by Frisco, TX police for charges of domestic violence, according to a report by Jobin Panicker of WFAA-ABC in Dallas.
The following was tweeted from Panicker’s account not long ago:
#BREAKING @FriscoPD confirms it is investigating serious allegations against Cowboys player David Irving. No arrests. Assault-Bodily Injury, Unlawful Restraint, & Assault-Impeding Breath and Circulation @wfaa
— Jobin Panicker (@jobinpnews) April 23, 2018
#BREAKING @FriscoPD confirms allegations made against Cowboys player David Irving were reported on April 22nd. At two separate times: 5pm & 10pm. Allegations made by girlfriend @wfaa
— Jobin Panicker (@jobinpnews) April 23, 2018
The veracity of the accusations are certainly not ours to judge, but other recent events on Irving’s social suggest he is in the middle of a breakup with his girlfriend. Posts early this morning on his Twitter account appeared to be from an unauthorized user, and David later posted on both Twitter and Instagram that someone had hacked him.
Furthermore, Irving shared that he was already taking steps due to the volatile situation.
Changed the locks yesterday pic.twitter.com/U1IGv5Zv5n
— David Ja Rodd Irving (@Caliboy_95) April 23, 2018
While personal lives should stay that way, Cowboys fans are understandably concerned after what happened last year with Ezekiel Elliott. As we saw then, Roger Goodell’s “justice” system allows for just an accusation to lead to a suspension. There is no burden of proof on the accuser.
And as in that case, even if the police dismiss the allegation, the NFL can still pursue the matter under the personal conduct and domestic violence policies.
It would be nice to just say “let the process play out,” but the NFL commissioner doesn’t hold himself to that standard. Therefore, we have to report this as it could mean consequences for David Irving and the Dallas Cowboys no matter how legitimate the claims are.
