UT Men’s Head Basketball Coach Chris Beard arrested for alleged domestic violence

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas head coach for the men’s basketball team, Chris Beard, was arrested early Monday morning for alleged domestic violence.

The Austin Police Department (APD) responded to a “disturbance-urgent” call at 2:07 a.m. on Dec. 12 in Tarrytown, an affluent neighborhood to the west of Mopac and near the Colorado River and Lake Austin. APD Spokesperson Brandon Jones stated that “it is alleged that Beard strangled a person at a home.”

Beard was booked into the Travis County Sheriff’s Office jail at 4:18 a.m. according to records. He faces a third-degree felony charge for “assault on a family/household member-impede breath circulation”.

UT has released the following statement after KVUE reached out:

“The University is aware of the situation regarding Chris Beard. We are continuing to gather information and monitoring the legal process.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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