Randi Trew, fiancée of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard, released a statement Friday evening through her attorney that recanted some previous allegations detailed in an official arrest report against Beard.
In her statement Friday, Trew wrote she was the initiator of a “struggle” between her and Beard, and said that Beard did not strangle her the night she called 9-1-1, in the early hours of Dec. 12. Trew also wrote “I do not refute” Beard acted in self-defense the night of Dec. 12. Austin Police’s arrest report notes that Trew told police that night, “I could not breathe, he did it probably for like 5 seconds.”
In her statement Friday, Trew claims she never told police Beard strangled her.
“Chris and I are deeply saddened that we have brought negative attention upon our family, friends, and the University of Texas, among others,” Trew’s statement said. “As Chris’ fiancée and biggest supporter, I apologize for the role I played in this unfortunate event. I realize that my frustration, when breaking his glasses, initiated a physical struggle between Chris and myself. Chris did not strangle me, and I told that to law enforcement that evening. Chris has stated that he was acting in self-defense, and I do not refute that. I do not believe Chris was trying to intentionally harm me in any way. It was never my intent to have him arrested or prosecuted. We appreciate everyone’s support and prayers during this difficult time.”
According to Austin Police’s Dec. 12 affidavit, after the 9-1-1 call dispatched officers to Beard’s residence, Trew told law enforcement authorities that Beard “choked me, threw me off the bed, bit me, bruises all over my leg, throwing me around, and going nuts.”
She told Austin Police on Dec. 12 she called for help because she “just did not feel safe” after being involved in a physical altercation with Beard at their home. Beard was arrested on a third-degree…
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