Kansas City Chiefs star Xavier Worthy is not yet facing charges after a woman accused him of assault, but a judge in Texas has made a decision in favor of the wide receiver’s accuser.
Worthy was arrested on March 7 and held in Texas and held in jail on a charge of assault on a family or household member before ultimately being released. Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick said his office spoke with the accuser and was not pursuing charges against Worthy at the time.
But as Dave Skretta of The Associated Press reported, a Texas judge did grant the accuser a protective order against Worthy on March 12. Attorneys for Tia Jones told the outlet that she was “fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue to actively investigate the violence that occurred.”
The statement also insinuated that Worthy could still face justice regarding the allegations.
“Ms. Jones has chosen to use her voice to speak up for herself,” said Angelica Cogliano, a member of the legal team representing Jones. “In doing so, she looks forward to the facts and circumstances of that night coming to light through the formal legal process, and getting the justice that she deserves.”
Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown
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Worthy released a statement through his lawyers saying he is innocent of all charges. The statement said the accuser had been asked to leave Worthy’s home “upon discovery of her infidelity,” but she “refused to vacate the residence and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting to this baseless allegation against Mr. Worthy.”
The Chiefs issued a statement following Worthy’s arrest saying they were “aware of the situation and still gathering information.”
Worthy is coming off a strong rookie season with the Chiefs, making 59 catches for 638 yards with six touchdowns.
