Ex-Spur Wingate Cleared of 1 Charge, Settles Civil Suit

A sexual assault charge against former San Antonio Spurs guard David Wingate in Bexar County was dismissed, and a civil suit against him here was settled.

The legal moves rekindle the possibility of Wingate’s return to the NBA. The 27-year-old player still faces a criminal charge of sexual assault in Maryland, which an attorney said he is trying to settle out of court.

District Attorney Steve Hilbig in San Antonio filed a motion to dismiss the criminal rape charge because of insufficient evidence. State District Judge Pat Priest signed the motion Wednesday.

Marynell Maloney, the attorney representing the alleged victim in the San Antonio civil case, said an out-of-court settlement has been reached between her client and Wingate. She declined to reveal details.