Chiefs' Xavier Worthy Avoids Charges Following Arrest, Says District Attorney

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy will not face any charges after his arrest on Friday, according to a statement from the Williamson County District Attorney's office, reported by the Austin American-Statesman.

Worthy had been arrested in Texas for an alleged assault involving a family or household member. The accusation included restricting the victim's breathing, which under Texas law qualifies as a third-degree felony and carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.

However, District Attorney Shawn Dick clarified that after discussions with multiple witnesses and further investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the case will not proceed at this time. The DA noted, "Mr. Worthy and his lawyers are fully cooperating with this investigation. We will continue to evaluate the case." He also added that the case could potentially still be presented to a grand jury if new evidence emerges.

Shortly after the arrest made headlines, Worthy's attorneys, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, issued a statement maintaining their client's innocence. They claimed that the complainant had refused to leave Worthy's residence despite repeated requests and described the allegations against him as "baseless." They further alleged that the complainant had attempted to extort the NFL star and that video evidence of her infidelity existed, which had been uncovered by a private investigator.

The attorneys' statement also detailed that Worthy's property had been damaged and that he had been subjected to bodily harm during the incident. Worthy himself reportedly informed authorities that he did not wish to press charges against the complainant.

As of early Saturday evening, Worthy was reportedly still in custody at the Williamson County jail, with release expected within hours.

The 21-year-old receiver had an impressive rookie season in the NFL, racking up 638 receiving yards, six touchdowns, and three rushing touchdowns. He also made history at the NFL Scouting Combine with a record-breaking 4.21-second 40-yard dash. Despite his efforts, the Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in last month's Super Bowl, where Worthy scored two touchdowns.

This case serves as a reminder of how quickly narratives can shift. Worthy, a young athlete with a promising career, finds himself navigating a legal and personal storm. Let’s hope the truth prevails.