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Texas grand jury clears Patrick Beverley in assault case

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

Fort Bend County authorities had arrested Beverley after his sister alleged he grabbed her by the neck, slammed her against a wall, and punched her. Beverley maintained he found his sister, a minor, alone with an 18-year-old man.

Beverley, who played 12 NBA seasons with teams including Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks, expressed gratitude for the grand jury's decision and emphasized protecting children.