NFL's Xavier Worthy Sues Ex-Fiancée Over Alleged Extortion and Assault
The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver claims Tia Jones fabricated domestic violence allegations to extort money, while Jones maintains her accusations of abuse.
- Xavier Worthy has filed a lawsuit against ex-fiancée Tia Jones, seeking $250,000 to $1 million in damages for alleged extortion, assault, and property destruction.
- The lawsuit follows Worthy's March 7 arrest on domestic violence allegations, which prosecutors declined to pursue due to insufficient evidence and conflicting accounts.
- Worthy alleges Jones assaulted him, damaged his property, and stole over $150,000 in cash and valuables, including a handgun and jewelry, while he was in custody.
- Jones, who has a temporary protective order against Worthy, claims he serially abused her and has filed for legal protections citing multiple instances of violence.
- Both parties have filed protective orders, with a court hearing scheduled for April 1, as the legal battle continues to unfold.