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Report Provider: CBS Texas
Publication Date: August 14, 2025 / 10:33 PM CDT
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By, Doug MyersDigital Content Producer, CBS TexasDoug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent time as a digital content manager for a national trade association and as communications director for a state agency.
Read Full BioUpdated on: August 14, 2025 / 10:33 PM CDT/ CBS Texas CBS News Live CBS News TexasLiveFormer University of Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond has been cleared of a sexual assault charge after a Collin County grand jury returned a "no bill," meaning no indictment will be issued.Bond, 21, was arrested in April following an encounter with a woman who alleged the interaction was non-consensual.
The case cast a shadow over Bond's NFL prospects, and he went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft as teams weighed the pending criminal investigation.NFL future opens upWith the grand jury's decision, Bond is now eligible to sign with an NFL team as a free agent. On Thursday, Brown announced on X that he planned to sign with the Cleveland Browns.
Bond's attorney, Toby Shook, said he was "gratified" by the outcome and emphasized that his client had maintained his innocence throughout the process.In a statement provided to CBS News Texas, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said:"After reviewing all the evidence presented, a Collin County grand jury returned a 'no bill' in the sexual assault charge involving Isaiah Bond, meaning no indictment will be issued.
This concludes the criminal proceedings in this matter."Isaiah BondFrisco Police DepartmentArrest and legal responseBond turned himself in to Frisco police on April 10 on an outstanding sexual assault warrant. He posted a $25,000 bond and was released from custody. Less than a week later, Bond and his legal team filed a now-dismissed federal lawsuit against the unnamed woman, claiming the encounter was consensual.
Allegations and counterclaimsThe alleged victim stated that she and Bond met on Feb. 4 in what began as a consensual encounter before Bond committed non-consensual acts. She also alleged that Bond asked her to sign a non-disclosure agreement and later offered her money in a text message apology.Texas, Alabama stats highlight potentialBond played three seasons of college football — two at Alabama and one at Texas — appearing in 41 games.
He totaled 99 receptions for 1,428 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns, averaging 14.4 yards per catch. He also added 101 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, finishing with 1,529 total yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns overall. TexasNorth TexasJ.D. MilesJ.D. Miles is an award-winning reporter who has been covering North Texas for CBS 11 since 1996.
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Report Provider: CBS Texas
Publication Date: August 14, 2025 / 10:33 PM CDT
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By, Doug MyersDigital Content Producer, CBS TexasDoug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent time as a digital content manager for a national trade association and as communications director for a state agency.
Read Full BioUpdated on: August 14, 2025 / 10:33 PM CDT/ CBS Texas CBS News Live CBS News TexasLiveFormer University of Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond has been cleared of a sexual assault charge after a Collin County grand jury returned a "no bill," meaning no indictment will be issued.Bond, 21, was arrested in April following an encounter with a woman who alleged the interaction was non-consensual.
The case cast a shadow over Bond's NFL prospects, and he went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft as teams weighed the pending criminal investigation.NFL future opens upWith the grand jury's decision, Bond is now eligible to sign with an NFL team as a free agent. On Thursday, Brown announced on X that he planned to sign with the Cleveland Browns.
Bond's attorney, Toby Shook, said he was "gratified" by the outcome and emphasized that his client had maintained his innocence throughout the process.In a statement provided to CBS News Texas, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said:"After reviewing all the evidence presented, a Collin County grand jury returned a 'no bill' in the sexual assault charge involving Isaiah Bond, meaning no indictment will be issued.
This concludes the criminal proceedings in this matter."Isaiah BondFrisco Police DepartmentArrest and legal responseBond turned himself in to Frisco police on April 10 on an outstanding sexual assault warrant. He posted a $25,000 bond and was released from custody. Less than a week later, Bond and his legal team filed a now-dismissed federal lawsuit against the unnamed woman, claiming the encounter was consensual.
Allegations and counterclaimsThe alleged victim stated that she and Bond met on Feb. 4 in what began as a consensual encounter before Bond committed non-consensual acts. She also alleged that Bond asked her to sign a non-disclosure agreement and later offered her money in a text message apology.Texas, Alabama stats highlight potentialBond played three seasons of college football — two at Alabama and one at Texas — appearing in 41 games.
He totaled 99 receptions for 1,428 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns, averaging 14.4 yards per catch. He also added 101 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, finishing with 1,529 total yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns overall. TexasNorth TexasJ.D. MilesJ.D. Miles is an award-winning reporter who has been covering North Texas for CBS 11 since 1996.
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