Xavier Worthy hits back at ex-fiancée who accuses him of domestic abuse after ‘strangling’ arrest

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 again, filing a lawsuit against Jones in Texas on Monday, seeking $250,000 in damages. 

Worthy 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.’ 

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. 

In her own filing, Jones has accused Worthy of repeatedly beating her throughout the relationship and nearly killing on her the night of the March 7 dispute that led to his arrest.

Of the five alleged incidents of domestic violence over the last year, the altercation on March 7 ‘was the absolute most violent he has ever been,’ Jones said in the filing provided to DailyMail.com.

Somehow Worthy became upset that he and his new dog were being ignored by Jones, leading him to become angry with her. The two exchanged words before he ‘flipped out,’ according to the filing.

Jones said her vision was impacted as a result and she needed to cancel track practice because she was in so much pain. Furthermore, Jones accused Worthy of stealing her phone, tablet and computer, adding that she needed to contact a neighbor for help. 

Her attorney Angelica Cogliano told DailyMail.com earlier this month that her client spoke to a detective for three hours on Wednesday, providing him with texts, photos, recordings and medical records. 

However, Worthy has consistently denied the allegations, previously accusing her of infidelity and an extortion plot.

‘We are aware of the allegation that led to Mr. Worthy’s arrest,’ read a statement from his attorneys, Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett following Worthy’s detainment. ‘We are working with law enforcement in Williamson County to ensure they have the benefit of the totality of circumstances that led to this allegation.

‘The complainant was recently asked to vacate Mr. Worthy’s residence upon discovery of her infidelity. She has refused to do so and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting to this baseless allegation against Mr. Worthy.’

On March 8, the Williamson County DA refused to accept Worthy’s case, following ‘further investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and further discussion with a third-party witness.’ 

One of the NFL’s fastest players, Worthy was a first-round pick of the Chiefs in 2024 before catching 59 passes for 638 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie. 

Furthermore, he had a touchdown catch in the AFC Championship win over the Buffalo Bills and two more in a Super Bowl defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Worthy is now entering the second season of his four-year, $13 million rookie contract. 

A 24-year-old from Pflugerville, Texas, Jones is an adidas-sponsored athlete specializing in the 100-meter hurdles. She also competes in the 100-meter and 200-meter events as well.