Xavier Worthy's Legal Battle Finally Reaches Conclusion

The civil cases surrounding former Texas Longhorns receiver Xavier Worthy have finally reached an end.
Angelica Cogliano, attorney for Tia Jones, talks to Judge Ryan Larson at hearing for a protective order against Xavier Worthy
Angelica Cogliano, attorney for Tia Jones, talks to Judge Ryan Larson at hearing for a protective order against Xavier Worthy | Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The legal saga has finally come to an end for former Texas Longhorns receiver Xavier Worthy.

Last month, Worthy was arrested on charges of domestic assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation" in Georgetown, TX, but was promptly released after the charges were dismissed.

Jones eventually went on to file a civil suit against Worthy based on his alleged "violent actions", and filed an application for a protective order. In those allegations, Jones claimed she "felt like I was going to die" and "could not breathe."

Worthy then filed a suit of his own, claiming 'abusive, extortive efforts' from Jones.

But now, according to reports from TMZ, both Xavier Worthy and his ex-fiancé Tia Jones have dropped their civil suits and rescinded their protective orders against one another.

Tia Jones, Paige Ellis and Kristine Jones wait for hearing about a protective order against Xavier Worthy
Tia Jones, Paige Ellis and Kristine Jones wait for hearing about a protective order against Xavier Worthy | Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Worthy released a statement on Wednesday, explaining his decision.

"I regret any misunderstandings or conflicts that arose during my relationship with my ex-fiancée," Worthy said in a statement. "I also acknowledge that my legal representatives may have made public statements about my ex-fiancée that were intended to protect me, but were misstated... Ending a relationship that spanned over a year can be an emotional experience, and sometimes words are spoken out of hurt and frustration. This matter has now been settled."

Jones' attorney, Angelica Cogliano, also confirmed the decision with her own statement.

"This matter has now been settled," Jones' attorney said.

During his time at Texas, Worthy finished with 197 grabs for 2,755 yards and 26 touchdowns. He also added 41 punt returns for 564 yards and one touchdown.

He finished his rookie season with 13 starts in 17 games while totaling 59 catches for 638 yards and six touchdowns along with 20 carries for 104 yards and three more scores.


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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Managing Editor and Publisher of Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI and a long-time member of the Football Writers’ Association of America. He graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry in 2014, covering the Dallas Mavericks and SMU Mustangs with 247Sports. He then moved to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, eventually taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of the Longhorns and Aggies sites a year later. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan.

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