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Grand Jury Clears Beverley in Assault Case

A Texas grand jury has declined to indict former NBA guard Patrick Beverley on assault charges involving his sister.

Fort Bend County authorities had arrested Beverley in November after his sister accused him of grabbing her by the neck, slamming her against a wall and punching her. The incident reportedly occurred after Beverley found his sister, a minor, alone with an 18-year-old man.

Beverley's attorneys stated he "would never do anything to harm his sister" and expressed gratitude for the grand jury's decision. The former NBA player, who played 12 seasons including with the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks, thanked supporters in a post, saying "we must continue to protect our children, especially our young girls."