In 2019, Tevin Biles-Thomas got into some serious legal trouble that changed his life forever. According to People, Biles-Thomas was charged with murder in relation to a multiple shooting that occurred on New Year’s Eve in 2018. A statement released by Cleveland police revealed that the incident transpired shortly before midnight when an “uninvited group” attended the party and “an altercation ensued.” Shots were fired, and Delvante Johnson, 19, Toshaun Banks, 21, and Devaughn Gibson, 23, all tragically passed away at the incident. After a thorough investigation, Biles-Thomas was revealed as the shooter. Biles-Thomas, who was on active duty with the Army, was later arrested and charged.
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Not long after he was taken into custody, Simone Biles released a statement on Twitter regarding the situation. She shared a note with a few words on the incident, saying, “My heart aches for everyone involved, especially for the victims and their families. There is nothing that I can say that will heal anyone’s pain, but I do want to express my sincere condolences to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.” The gymnast asked for privacy as she and her family navigated what was to come next. Biles-Thomas ended up pleading not guilty to the charges against him, per Clevland.com.
