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More than 10 days have passed since Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with third-degree felony assault on a family/household member. And on Friday, Randi Trew—Beard’s fiancee and the alleged family member assaulted—released a statement saying that Beard did not assault her but was instead using “self-defense” in a “physical struggle” between the two. Trew also said she was saddened for bringing “negative attention” to their family and friends and the university.
“As Chris’ fiancé and biggest supporter, I apologize for the role I played in this unfortunate event,” Trew said. “I realize that my frustration, when breaking his glasses, initiated a physical struggle between Chris and myself. Chris did not strangle me, and I told that to law enforcement that evening.
