Former NBA Player Patrick Beverley Alleges He Defended His Little Sister Against 18-Year Old Man

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley was arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, on Friday, facing charges of felony assault against a family member. While few specifics have emerged, Beverley’s attorney claims the situation arose when he discovered an 18-year-old man alone with his underage sister at their home. Beverley, renowned for his fierce defense and vibrant personality during a 12-season career, faces a third-degree felony charge for assaulting a household member, allegedly impeding breath or circulation. He has been released on a $40,000 bond. His lawyer, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, emphasized Beverley’s lack of a criminal record and noted his protective instincts for his sister, asserting that the circumstances were mischaracterized. In the wake of these events, Beverley took to social media to urge followers not to trust everything online. The charge, which is serious in Texas, could lead to a prison sentence of two to ten years. Facing a separate NBA suspension, Beverley’s legal team is poised to defend his actions as instinctual and protective.