Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is now the center of a criminal investigation launched by the Dallas Police Department following a domestic assault complaint that was filed against Manziel on Friday, according to ESPN.
The announcement of the investigation comes a day after police had stated that the investigation was closed and that Manziel would not face charges for allegedly hitting his ex-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley. Police said in a release that they received an assault complain with Manziel as the suspect on Friday, and that it was not uncommon for victims of domestic violence, "to question or delay reporting an assault," said police, via ESPN.
"On Feb. 5, I met with domestic violence specialists at the Dallas Police Department. I provided them with a complete description of the events on the night of January 29th and answered their questions. I don't know what will happen next with this case - that'll be up to the Dallas Police Department. I am hopeful that everyone will understandably respect my wish for privacy at this time," Crowley said in a statement.
A judge in Tarrant County, Texas, issued an order of protection that requires the Browns quarterback to stay away from Crowley for two years and also requires him to pay $12,000 in legal fees, according to Sid Saraf of Fox Sports.
Manziel's agent dropped him as a client on Friday, and his father has come out publicly and stated that his family fears for his life. Manziel's father, Paul Manziel, has already attempted to get his son into a rehabilitation clinic twice, but he refused to stay.
The Browns quarterback is reportedly expected to be released in March from the organization, and the NFL is currently conducting it's own investigation regarding the domestic violence incident.
