Dave Merritt’s domestic battery case was dropped on Thursday, and on Friday, officials released a statement to The California Post explaining why.

“As prosecutors,” a spokesperson for the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office said, “we have an ethical duty to do the right thing based on the evidence and the law. After reviewing additional evidence, we do not believe a crime has been committed by Mr. Merritt and therefore we dismissed the case.”

Dave Merritt’s domestic battery case was dropped on Thursday. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Dave Merritt was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery — a count he pleaded not guilty to on April 23 while appearing before a judge.…