By ISABEL BALDWIN
Published: 11:39 EDT, 24 March 2025 | Updated: 11:49 EDT, 24 March 2025
Xavier Worthy has sued his ex-fiancée alleging that she abused him and fabricated the claims of domestic abuse against him.
Sprinter Tia Jones got engaged to the University of Texas star in July, but filed and received a protective order against the Kansas City Chiefs star earlier this month, days after he was arrested for allegedly strangling a 'family or household member.'
Worthy previously described Jones's allegation as 'baseless' and Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick later declined to file charges against the 21-year-old.
However, Worthy has now hit back, filing a lawsuit against Jones in Texas on Monday, in which he accuses her of fabricating the allegations to 'extort a home, money, cars, and other valuables' from him, according to TMZ.
Worthy alleges that he is the real victim of the dispute, claiming Jones became violent and 'extortive' after he discovered in late February that she had cheated on him.
The NFL star claims he repeatedly requested she vacate their home following the alleged infidelity. He allegedly even offered to provide her with an apartment to allow her the chance to 'get back on her feet.'
Still just 21, Worthy is already engaged after proposing sprinter Tia Jones last July
The couple has since revealed they bought a home together
However, Jones allegedly refused and 'became enraged and engaged in a series of abusive, extortive efforts.'
Worthy claims that during the March 7 dispute Jones destroyed his game room in her anger, reportedly braking a desk and PlayStation 5. Jones is alleged to have then scratched his face and rip large chunks out of his hair.
The wide receiver states that his former fiancée went on to fabricate the claims of repeated abuse against Worthy in order to obtain a protective order.
He further alleges that while he was in police custody over her allegations, Jones 'stole or destroyed over $150,000 worth of [his] personal property and cash from the residence.'
In his lawsuit, Worthy claims that Jones's actions have not only damaged him physically but have also harmed his 'credibility, veracity, and reputation' - particularly after prosecutors declined to bring criminal charges against him.
More to follow.
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