The fiancée of Texas men's basketball head coach Chris Beard said that he didn't strangle her in an alleged domestic violence encounter that led to his arrest and suspension last week.
In a statement released Friday through her attorney, the woman apologized for the situation and said she initiated a physical confrontation with Beard, whom she said acted in self-defense. She also said she told law enforcement that he did not strangle her that night.
The full statement:
"Chris and I are deeply saddened that we have brought negative attention upon our family, friends, and the University of Texas, among others.