Jimmie Ward Won’t Face Domestic Violence Charges 4 Months After Arrest

Houston Texas safety Jimmie Ward will not face domestic violence charges after a Montgomery County, Texas grand jury decided not to indict him on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Ward, 34, was arrested and charged in a third-degree felony domestic violence case brought against him by the mother of his child in June.

The case was no-billed, indicating that the grand jury did not find probable cause that a criminal offense occurred, local outlet KPRC-TV reports.

The pro football player was arrested at his home in Magnolia, Texas, on June 12 on a felony assault family violence charge, according to police records.

Ward is currently listed on the NFL’s commissioner exempt list due to his prior arrest. Ward is prohibited from attending practice or games while on the list, ESPN reports.

The woman previously alleged she was “violently assaulted multiple times, both sexually and physically” by Ward in the presence of their 3-year-old child. She fled the scene and called the police, per ESPN.

The woman also filed a lawsuit against Ward in Harris County on Aug. 21, seeking damages in excess of $20 million, local outlet ABC 13 reports.

Ward’s attorney, Steve Jackson, tells PEOPLE that they believe their packet of evidence along with further information provided by the district attorney “assisted the grand jury in coming to the conclusion that Mr. Ward should be no billed.”  

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“We believe not only was he exonerated by the grand jury but that the actions of the grand jury show that Jimmie was factually innocent,” Jackson tells PEOPLE in a statement.

Jackson went on to thank NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the Texans organization and the ownership “for their patience in this situation and their belief in Jimmie to let the facts all come out and not rush to judgment.”

“Now Jimmie can resume his role with the Texans and their quest for Super Bowl, and also allows him to get back to the community and how he gives back to the City of Houston. What happened to Jimmie was wrong. And we truly thank everybody who waited to hear the results before rushing to judgment and taking action,” Jackson’s statement concluded.

“We continue to monitor all developments in the matter, which remains under review,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy wrote in a statement to KPRC.

“I can finally move forward,” Ward told KPRC following the dismissal.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.