Overview
- The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed the Mishawaka Police investigation and determined no criminal battery occurred, so no charges will be filed.
- New Prairie assistant coach Chris Fleeger had alleged Freeman pushed him on Jan. 3 at the Al Smith Wrestling Invitational at Mishawaka High School.
- Prosecutors said video of the doorway encounter did not support claims of a two‑handed shove or that Fleeger stumbled, and multiple witnesses described any contact as not forceful.
- Notre Dame previously stated Freeman made no physical contact and cited video evidence, calling the accusations unfounded.
- Freeman and his family left the event after the incident, and he remains in his role as head coach with the legal matter closed by prosecutors.