The District Attorney's Office has dropped the case.

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Beard who previously coached Texas Tech was arrested Dec. 12 and fired by UT in January 5.

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Jose Garza announced the case against Chris Beard has been withdrawn after carefully and thoroughly evaluating the available evidence.

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The criminal violation according to his office cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt said Jose Garza.

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A domestic violence case against Chris Beard has been dismissed by a Texas prosecutor, citing the alleged victim's request that no charges be filed.

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Garza said in every case we evaluate the facts and evidence and do our best to reach an outcome that keeps the victim and our community safe.

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Beard was taken into custody on suspicion of a felony offence of domestic violence assault involving suffocation or strangling.

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Later, Trew claimed Beard acted in self-defense and she vowed to never support his prosecution.

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In the affidavit supporting Beard's arrest, Trew said that Beard choked her from behind and she was unable to breathe for a few seconds.

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The affidavit mentioned bite marks on Trew arm and abrasions on her face and thigh as outward signs of an encounter.

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In a statement released in late December Beard's fiancee Trew claimed that he did not choke her and that she did not want police to press charges.

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Beard was hired by Texas in 2021 after five seasons as Texas Tech's head coach.

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