LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville grand jury has cleared a former high school basketball coach accused of assaulting a student.
Court documents state Richard Gatewood got into an argument with a student whom he is also related to inside Moore High School’s gym in early February.
Police said Gatewood grabbed the middle schooler and slammed him on the bleachers, then placing the student in a chokehold.
The Jefferson County grand jury issued a “no true bill” on the charges, dismissing the case.
What is a no true bill?
A “no true bill” means a grand jury has decided there isn’t enough evidence to support a criminal charge to the person accused.
A spokesperson for Jefferson County Public Schools said Gatewood is no longer an employee.