Lions' Patricia was accused of sexual assault
According to state records in Texas, first-year Lions coach Matt Patricia was accused of aggravated sexual assault in 1996.
Patricia briefly faced charges, but he was never prosecuted and the case was dismissed five months after Patricia was indicted. Patricia's alleged victim was a college student on South Padre Island. Both the Lions and Patricia released statements late Wednesday. In his, Patricia says he was "falsely accused" and "firmly" maintains his innocence. The statement from the Lions was made in support of Patricia.