RINGLING, Okla. (KFOR) — Criminal accusations of physical and verbal abuse are no longer on the table for former Ringling Principal and Coach Phillip Koons. The charges were dropped, and we're now learning why.

Jefferson County District Attorney Jason Hicks said in court documents, the charges were dropped "In furtherance of justice after review of civil depositions."

Koons' Attorney, Shelby Shelton, said in a press conference Tuesday, "There were false allegations, but they did their job and they followed the evidence. They dismissed it."

Attorney Shelton breaks down how he says the case started.

Koons was not present at the press conference, but Attorney Shelton said the former coach and principal feels "relieved."

The 2022 Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame inductee was charged in 2023

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