Here’s the latest on the Chris Beard saga that we have been following throughout the day.

Earlier today, there were multiple reports that University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with third degree felony assault on a family member / household member.

KVUE’s Tony Plohetski later reported that “Austin police spokesman Brandon Jones says it is alleged that Beard strangled a person at a home in Tarrytown. Officers responded to a 911 “disturbance-urgent” call at 2:07 a.m. Monday.”

Late this morning, Texas officials released the following statement:

With in the past hour, Plohetski tweeted the following from Beard’s attorney:

BREAKING: Prominent Austin attorney Perry Minton, representing Beard says: "Coach Beard is 100 percent innocent of these charges. He should have never been arrested. The complainant wants him released immediately and all charges dismissed. It is truly inconceivable." https://t.co/QtZOcu8kkq

— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) December 12, 2022

The Athletic’s Dana O’Neil has also tweeted an update on Beard’s current situation:

Just got off phone w Travis County Sheriff office. Chris Beard is still in jail and will remain until probable cause affidavit received. Has to appear before judge within 24 hours of arrest, so can be up until 4am. Also Texas has a game tonight.

— Dana O'Neil (@DanaONeilWriter) December 12, 2022

More on this story as it continues to develop.