Zay Flowers investigation suspended without charges
The investigation involving Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers, sparked by a report of a "domestic assault" originally made to police in Acton, Massachusetts and subsequently referred to the Baltimore County Police Department, has been "suspended" without criminal charges, according to multiple media reports.
Flowers is a former high school star from South Florida's University High School, who went on to star at Boston College before being selected by the Ravens in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
The investigation was effectively closed on February 16, but could be reopened if additional information comes to light.
The Baltimore Sun reported, on Tuesday, that a police report which had all identifying information redacted, indicated that Flowers, through his attorney, declined to be interviewed during the investigation.
According to previous reporting by the Sun, the alleged victim reported to Acton police that there was a "violent domestic incident" in Owings Mills, Maryland on January 16 and during that incident the "suspect's brother also drew a firearm." She, however, declined to name the suspect other than stating that he is an "NFL player."
The alleged victim further stated to Acton police, according to the report by the Baltimore County Police, she had been "physically assaulted" and left with "multiple bruises" during an incident which became "physical and violent."
The Sun reported that Baltimore County police reached the alleged victim by phone on January 30 and questioned her about the report she had made in Massachusetts. She reportedly said there were "no further issues" and did not "disclose any further details relating to the original report."
Flowers' representatives, Zac Hiller and Eric Dunn, did not immediately respond to messages, from The Sun on Tuesday, requesting comment. The Ravens also declined to comment further beyond the statement they made earlier this month: "We take these matters seriously and will have no further comment at this time."
The NFL is reported to be in the "early stages" of its own review of the incident. It is not unprecedented for the NFL to levy punishment, including fines, suspensions or both, on its players involved in similar incidents, even in cases where no criminal charges have been filed.
