Patrick Beverley Cleared as Texas Grand Jury Declines to Indict in Domestic Assault Case
In a significant legal development, former NBA guard Patrick Beverley will not face criminal charges after a Texas grand jury declined to indict him in a domestic assault case involving his teenage sister. Court records reveal that a Fort Bend County grand jury returned a no-bill, effectively bringing an end to months of legal uncertainty for the 37-year-old athlete.
Legal Proceedings and Grand Jury Decision
The decision means prosecutors will not move forward with the felony allegation tied to the November 2025 incident. Beverley had been arrested and released on a $40,000 bond after being accused of assault on a family or household member by impeding breath or circulation. His legal team, led by attorneys Rusty Hardin and Letitia Quinones-Hollins, maintained from the outset that the full facts would clear him, and on Monday, they confirmed the outcome had arrived.
Following the ruling, the attorneys reiterated their earlier stance in a statement: "Several months ago, we said that when all the information was in, when a grand jury could hear all the facts of this case, Patrick Beverley would be cleared of all charges. That is what happened today, when a grand jury sitting in Fort Bend County no-billed Patrick, effectively ending the case."
Beverley's Response and Family Impact
Beverley expressed his gratitude and relief in response to the decision. He took to social media to share his thoughts, writing: "I am deeply grateful for all thoughts and prayers for the family. We must continue to protect our children, especially our young girls. This ordeal has truly made our family stronger. Thank you for your continued support and prayers." His attorneys added that Beverley wants everyone to know he would never harm his sister and is thankful the grand jury recognized this with their no-bill.
The no-bill formally closes the criminal proceedings tied to the arrest. During the legal process, Beverley had stepped away from public appearances, including his podcast work, in the days after the allegation surfaced.
Background of the Allegations
The case stemmed from a dispute at Beverley's home in November 2025. According to a probable cause affidavit, his 15-year-old sister told police an argument began after she left home to meet her boyfriend. She alleged that Beverley "grabbed her by her neck with both hands, and picked her up off the ground, by having her feet come up from the floor" and that she struggled to breathe for up to 30 seconds.
Court documents also state she claimed he "squeezed her neck causing her to feel pain," and later punched her "approximately one time on her left eye with a closed fist." Officers noted markings on her neck and petechiae in her eyes when they arrived at the scene. However, Beverley denied wrongdoing shortly after his release, writing on social media, "Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet." His attorneys argued that the initial account did not reflect the full context of the situation.
Conclusion and Future Implications
With the grand jury's decision now on record, the Patrick Beverley assault case concludes without charges. This outcome allows Beverley to focus on restoring his name and reputation, as highlighted by his legal team. The resolution underscores the importance of due process in legal matters, particularly in high-profile cases involving public figures.
The case has drawn attention to issues of domestic violence and legal accountability, but with the no-bill, Beverley moves forward without the shadow of criminal prosecution. His attorneys emphasized his hope that with these charges behind him, his reputation will be fully restored.
