ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Domestic violence and theft charges have been dropped for former University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt, according to court documents.

Leavitt, 68, was arrested last month after what police called an argument with an ex-girlfriend at a St. Petersburg apartment complex. He was charged with felony grand theft, along with misdemeanor counts of simple battery and domestic battery.

Prosecutors, however, said in a court filing dated Wednesday that after a thorough investigation, “the facts and circumstances revealed do not warrant prosecution at this time.” No other details were provided.

According to arrest records, Leavitt grabbed the woman’s arm as she attempted to walk away from him and was accused of taking the woman’s Louis Vuitton purse, cl

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