Patrick Beverley, a former NBA player, was arrested this week and faces family assault charges in Texas. The case has raised questions about what occurred and what led to the charges. Fans were shocked, as the news immediately circulated on social media and sports media.Beverley was arrested in Fort Bend County and accused of a third-degree felony. The incident is associated with a family assault. His lawyer and Beverley himself have also reacted to the situation, appealing to the public not to rush to judgment.The case has received media coverage. Reports have covered both the legal proceedings and Beverley’s response. The case continues to develop as more information is revealed.Charges against Patrick BeverleyPatrick Beverley in Dallas Mavericks v Philadelphia 76ers - Source: GettyAccording to a report published by TMZ Sports on November 14, 2025, the official charge against Patrick Beverley is assault on a family member or household member, impeding breath or circulation. It is a third-degree felony under Texas law. The charge implies that the victim was connected to a family member or household member and includes an accusation of restricting the victim’s breathing.Beverley was arrested at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office. According to jail records, his bail was set at $40,000. He posted the amount and is scheduled to appear in court as the case proceeds.The arrest occurred after police responded to a reported domestic incident. Certain details regarding the incident have not been disclosed publicly. Since this is a felony, it may take time to bring the case to court before all facts are revealed.Read More: Sony has officially greenlit a Labubu movie, details revealedWhat did Patrick Beverley and his attorney say?Patrick Beverley at Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Five - Source: GettyPatrick took the opportunity to communicate on social media immediately after the news broke. He urged the public to be skeptical of all information on the internet. He also expressed hope that everyone involved was okay. His message was brief, indicating he plans to address the situation personally.His attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, shared a statement with TMZ. She said "Patrick Beverley has no criminal record. He cares deeply about his little sister – a young lady, a minor. Given that, when he unexpectedly found her alone in the home with an 18-year-old man in the middle of the night, he was understandably concerned, as any brother would be about his sister. However, we don’t believe what followed happened the way it’s been described and we look forward to the opportunity to address that in court."Read More: "So is all of rap kissing the wall" - Internet reacts to Young Thug sitting with Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto days after Kanye West apologized to the rabbi