49ers Linebacker Reuben Foster’s Ex Elissa Ennis Says She “Lied A Lot” in Domestic Violence Allegations

Reuben Foster‘s rookie season with the 49ers was excellent and he looked to become a focal point of their defense for years to come, but his football career has been put on hold due to allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, Elissa Ennis, in which she indicated that he engaged in physical violence with her. However, things took a strange turn on Thursday when Ennis testified during a preliminary hearing that she “lied a lot” when making her accusations against Foster to authorities.

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Ennis apparently fabricated the story because she wanted to destroy Foster’s bright career in the NFL and sue him after he broke up with her in February. She changed her story because she “had to do the right thing,” admitting that what she told authorities about Foster was untrue and that she stole money and a pair of Rolexes from him shortly following their breakup. Ennis told the court that she “was pissed and [she] wanted to end him,” before breaking down into tears. Following a short recess, she apologized to everyone involved, saying, “I’m sorry. I really am. I apologize to everybody.”

Ennis’s story was first set in motion on February 11, when she told authorities that Foster allegedly dragged her by the hair and hit her between 8 and 10 times, also claiming that he forcefully prevented her from reporting the crime. As a result, Foster has missed the entirety of the 49ers’ offseason so far as he awaited the development of his legal situation. This revelation changes everything, though, as what seemed like an almost definite suspension could actually turn into a whole lot of nothing.

While there hasn’t been any word from the 49ers organization since Ennis admitted to lying to authorities, Foster is set to appear in court on Wednesday, May 23 in order to see whether or not he will stand trial against the charges.