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Beverley cleared in assault case

A Texas grand jury has declined to indict former NBA player Patrick Beverley after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his sister.

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

Beverley's attorneys stated he would never harm his sister, and after the decision, Beverley expressed gratitude for the grand jury's recognition of his innocence. The former NBA guard played 12 seasons, last with the Milwaukee Bucks.