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Longhorns Daily News: The legend of a Texas coach’s partner and her pet monkey live on

Back in 2021, you probably remember hearing about Texas Longhorns coach Jeff Banks’ girlfriend, otherwise known as “Pole Assassin,” and her emotional support monkey that bit someone on Halloween that year. However, we can now report that this story has a fairytale ending.

Banks married Danielle Thomas, which is her non-stage name, this past weekend.

Texas assistant Jeff Banks & Danielle Thomas were married Saturday - Luv In The Club - based on Thomas’ Instagram. A 2021 lawsuit alleged Thomas’ pet monkey bit a child in Banks’ backyard on Halloween. In the suit, Thomas was ID’d as "Pole Assassin,” her stage name as a dancer pic.