Today, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is drawing comparisons to ex-NFL player Ray Rice after visual evidence of the abuse his ex-girlfriend and alleged assault victim said she suffered at his hands.
Deadspin published a gallery containing dozens of photos of what Nicole Holder looked like after she told police that Hardy attacked her.
The pictures of her injuries are jarring as she has bruising and welts covering her entire body.
As we previously reported, Hardy was arrested in May of 2014 and then found guilty of assault in July. His lawyers, however, appealed that conviction and the domestic violence charges were ultimately dismissed last February as Holder was a no-show in court.
It is believed that the alleged victim reached a settlement with the athlete and therefore did not make herself available to testify against him.
Whether or not what Holder said happened that night is true, the pictures reveal that she was physically beaten by someone.
The Cowboys have not yet commented on the photos, but the last time the team spoke about Hardy owner Jerry Jones praised him and said he was a “leader.”