Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy will not face charges following his recent arrest on allegations of felony domestic violence. The decision comes after the Williamson County District Attorney’s office in Texas opted not to pursue the case against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver.
District Attorney Shawn Dick informed the Austin American-Statesman that his team decided against pressing charges after gathering statements from several witnesses during their investigation.
“Following further inquiries by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and discussions with a third-party witness, we are declining to move forward with this case at this time,” said Dick’s office in a statement. “Mr. Worthy and his legal team are fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.”
The DA’s office also mentioned that they would reassess the case if new evidence arises that suggests probable cause, potentially leading to a presentation before a Williamson County Grand Jury.
Worthy’s arrest occurred on Friday, with records indicating he was held on a charge related to assault on a family or household member involving choking. However, the online court records were updated to reflect that the case has been “dismissed/declined” as of Saturday.
This incident took place in Williamson County, which encompasses parts of Austin, where Worthy previously played college football at the University of Texas.
In a statement released by Worthy’s attorneys, Sam Bassett and Chip Lewis, they acknowledged the allegations and emphasized their commitment to cooperating with law enforcement. They stated, “We are working diligently to provide law enforcement with the full context surrounding this allegation.”
The attorneys further elaborated that the complainant had been repeatedly asked to leave Worthy’s home after it was discovered she was unfaithful, a claim supported by video evidence from a private investigator. They asserted that the complainant had engaged in destructive behavior, including damaging property and physically assaulting Worthy, with photographic evidence to support these claims. Worthy reportedly expressed to law enforcement that he did not wish to file charges against the complainant.
“We will continue to work with authorities in Williamson County, confident that their thorough investigation will clear Mr. Worthy of any wrongdoing,” the attorneys concluded.
Under Texas law, the definition of impeding breathing involves actions that intentionally or recklessly obstruct a person’s normal breathing or blood circulation.
Notably, Worthy had a significant impact on the field, scoring two touchdowns in the Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
