A judge has dismissed domestic violence charges against 49ers star Reuben Foster.
There is no evidence he beat his former girlfriend who later recanted her story.
Judge Nona Klippen said Wednesday that prosecutors didn’t meet the burden of probable cause on charges of felony domestic violence and forcefully attempting to dissuade a witness.
Foster was also charged with felony possession of an assault weapon after officers found a Sig Sauer 516 short-barreled rifle in his home while investigating his ex-girlfriend’s domestic violence report. That charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.
The 49ers have not allowed Foster to take part in the offseason program while he dealt with these charges.
Here is a statement from 49ers General Manager John Lynch:
“The organization is aware the domestic violence charges against Reuben Foster were dismissed earlier today. As a result, he will have the opportunity to rejoin the team tomorrow. It has been made clear to Reuben that his place on this team is one that must continue to be earned. We will continue to monitor the remaining misdemeanor charge.”
And here is the statement from the Santa Clara County District Attorney:
A statement from the Office has been released regarding the Reuben Foster Case: https://t.co/isj8m09Idd pic.twitter.com/SdQps2xKj4— Santa Clara DA (@SantaClaraDA) May 23, 2018
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Breaking: Domestic Violence charges against 49ers star Reuben Foster dismissed. No evidence he beat former girlfriend who later recanted her story. pic.twitter.com/IRwA1gYOZD— @Rob Fladeboe kron4 (@KRON4RFladeboe) May 23, 2018
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