Chris Beard releases statement following district attorney’s decision to dismiss case
By Keith Farner
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Chris Beard has released a statement one day after a case against him was dismissed.
The former Texas men’s basketball coach said he was pleased with the development even though it was difficult to wait patiently to publicly respond.
“I’m sorry and deeply remorseful to my family, friends, all my players and staff both most recent and past, and everyone at my alma mater The University of Texas, including the fans and supporters who were affected by this situation,” Beard wrote.
Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza said that after a review of the evidence, and considering the wishes of Randi Trew, Beard’s fiancée, his office determined the charge of assault by strangulation/suffocation-family violence could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
Texas suspended Beard without pay the day he was arrested in December. He was fired on Jan. 5 when Texas officials told Beard’s attorney he was “unfit” to lead the program.
Chris Beard has released a statement. pic.twitter.com/IYuZ5d2RUD
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 16, 2023
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
