Texas prosecutor drops domestic violence case against Beard
By JIM VERTUNO
AP Sports Writer
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas prosecutor said Wednesday he will dismiss a felony domestic violence case against former Texas basketball coach Chris Beard, in part because of the alleged victim’s wishes not to prosecute. Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza said after a review of the evidence, and considering the wishes of Beard’s fiancée, his office could not prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt. Beard was arrested Dec. 12 after his fiancée, Randi Trew, told officers he strangled, bit and hit her in a confrontation in his home. She later said Beard acted in self-defense and didn’t want him prosecuted. Texas suspended Beard the day he was arrested and fired him on Jan. 5.