Who is Chris Beard?
Chris Beard is a former college basketball coach who was most recently the head coach of the Texas Longhorns. He led the Longhorns to a 25-10 record and a No. 3 seed in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Abilene Christian in the first round. Beard was considered one of the best coaches in the country, having previously taken Texas Tech to the national championship game in 2019.
Who is Randi Trew?
Randi Trew is a high school volleyball coach and a former Texas Tech volleyball player. She also teaches Junior English at Frenship High School outside of Lubbock, Texas. She has been in a relationship with Beard since 2019, and the couple got engaged in 2021. Trew frequently posted photos of the couple on social media, and called Beard “everything I prayed for” on their two-year anniversary.
What happened between Chris Beard and Randi Trew?
On Dec. 12, 2022, police responded to an urgent disturbance call from Trew, who said that Beard had choked her, bit her, and caused various other bruises and abrasions during a fight over broken glasses. Beard was arrested and charged with third-degree felony assault on a family/household member, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. He was booked at Travis County Jail and released on a $10,000 bond. He was also suspended indefinitely without pay by Texas, and later fired by the university.
How did Chris Beard and Randi Trew react to the allegations?
Beard denied the allegations through his attorney, who said that Beard was “100 percent innocent” and that he should never have been arrested. The attorney also said that Trew wanted him released immediately and all charges dismissed.
Trew released a statement on Dec. 23, 2022, contradicting the allegations she made to police. She said that Beard did not strangle her, and that she told that to law enforcement that evening. She also said that she was frustrated when she broke his glasses, and that initiated a physical struggle between them. She said that Beard was acting in self-defense, and that he did not try to intentionally harm her in any way. She apologized for the role she played in the incident, and said that it was never her intent to have him arrested or prosecuted.
What happened to the case against Chris Beard?
On Feb. 15, 2023, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office announced that it had dismissed the case against Beard after reviewing all the evidence and statements from both parties. The DA’s office said that there was insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Beard committed the offense of assault on a family/household member by strangulation.
Is Chris Beard still engaged to Randi Trew?
According to Heavy.com, Beard and Trew are still engaged as of March 2023, despite the domestic violence scandal. The couple has not publicly commented on their relationship status since the incident, but they have been seen together at various events. For example, they attended a charity gala in Austin on Feb. 26, 2023, where they posed for photos with other guests.
Beard has also found a new job as the head coach of Ole Miss Rebels, where he signed a six-year contract worth $18 million on March 13, 2023. He replaced Kermit Davis, who was fired after four seasons with the Rebels. Beard said that he was excited to join Ole Miss, and that he was grateful for the opportunity to coach again.
Trew has continued her coaching career at Frenship High School, where she led the volleyball team to a district title and a regional quarterfinal appearance in 2022. She also teaches English at the same school, where she is popular among her students.
Conclusion
Chris Beard and Randi Trew are still engaged despite going through a domestic violence scandal that cost Beard his job at Texas and tarnished his reputation. The couple has reconciled after Trew recanted her allegations against Beard, and the case against him was dropped due to lack of evidence. They have been seen together at various events, and have resumed their careers in coaching and teaching.
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