The Contra Costa District Attorney's office announced it would not charge tennis coach Michael Roy Howard, 65, after a year-long investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against a minor. Arrested in November following a complaint from a girl's mother, prosecutors found there was insufficient evidence to pursue the case in court. While charges were dropped, the DA's office stated the decision could be revisited within a 10-year statute of limitations, although the likelihood diminishes with time. Howard was released from jail shortly after his arrest and remains free.
"The Contra Costa District Attorney's office concluded there wasn't enough evidence to charge tennis coach Michael Roy Howard, who was arrested following allegations of sex abuse."
"Despite the lack of charges, prosecutors noted they might revisit the decision within a 10-year statute of limitations, although time could complicate future actions."
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