Chiefs' Xavier Worthy avoids charges from arrest, district attorney says

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will not be charged after his arrest Friday, the Williamson County District Attorney told the Austin American-Statesman Saturday.

Worthy was arrested in Texas Friday for an alleged assault, according to online jail records. 

Records indicated an assault on a family or household member in which the alleged victim's breathing was restricted. Under Texas law, the charge is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl at Caesars Superdome.  (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)

However, District Attorney Shawn Dick said after speaking with multiple witnesses, Williamson County authorities will not press charges.

"After further investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and further discussion with a third-party witness, Mr. Worthy and his attorneys, this case is being declined at this time pending completion of the investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office," Dick said in an email, according to the outlet. 

"Mr. Worthy and his lawyers are fully cooperating with this investigation. 

"We will continue to evaluate the case. As is our practice with all declines, should you develop additional information indicative of probable cause in this case, our office will consider that information and may present the case at that time to a Williamson County Grand Jury."

Shortly after news of the arrest surfaced, attorneys Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett issued a statement on Worthy’s behalf in which they claimed his innocence.

K