Xavier Worthy Arrested for Assault, Attorneys Defend Innocence

Xavier Worthy, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, was arrested on Friday night in Texas on a felony assault charge involving a family or household member. His attorneys, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett, have publicly defended him, calling the allegations 'baseless' and describing the complainant's actions as extortive, claiming she was asked to vacate Worthy's residence due to her infidelity. They stated that video evidence supports their claims and that Worthy did not wish to press charges against her after the incident. The charge against Worthy, which involves impeding breathing or circulation, carries serious legal implications, including the possibility of 2-10 years in prison. The NFL is also monitoring the situation, as the league's Personal Conduct Policy could impose a baseline six-game suspension for assault regardless of the criminal outcome. Worthy, who had a promising rookie season and was a first-round draft pick, is now facing significant legal and professional challenges.