Former Texas men's basketball head coach Chris Beard has domestic violence charge dropped

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The domestic violence case against former University of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was dismissed by the district attorney’s office of Travis County, Texas, Wednesday, according to multiple reports. 

An official release said District Attorney José Garza filed the motion to dismiss the case, saying the office "determined that the felony offense cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt," according to KXAN-TV.

Beard was charged with assault by strangulation/suffocation – family violence Dec. 12. 

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Texas Longhorns head coach Chris Beard during the second half of a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden Dec. 6, 2022, in New York City.  (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

"Our office takes all domestic abuse cases seriously to ensure justice for the victims," Garza said in the statement. "In every case, we are obligated to evaluate the facts and evidence and do our best to reach an outcome that will keep the victim and our community safe."

Randi Trew, Beard’s fiancée who claimed he had strangled and bit her, walked back her claim less than two weeks after he was arrested. Garza said that was considered in the dismissal. 

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Trew said a "physical struggle" took over, but he "did not strangle me." 

"Chris and I are deeply saddened that we have brought negative attention upon our family, friends and the University of Texas, among others," Trew said in a statement. "As Chris' fiancée and biggest supporter, I apologize for the role I played in this unfortunate event. I realize that my