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What Happened to Simone Biles Brother? Who is Simone Biles Brother Tevin? Is Simone Biles Brother in Jail?

In June 2021, Tevin Biles-Thomas was acquitted of a 2018 triple murder due to insufficient evidence and lack of witnesses. His first trial ended in a mistrial, and the acquittal came just before his sister Simone Biles competed in the Tokyo Olympics.

by V Gomala

Updated Aug 02, 2024

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What Happened to Simone Biles Brother? Who is Simone Biles Brother Tevin? Is Simone Biles Brother in Jail?

What Happened to Simone Biles Brother?

In June 2021, Tevin Biles-Thomas was found not guilty of murder after the judge decided there wasn't enough evidence to prove he was responsible for a triple murder at a New Year's Eve party in 2018. His defense argued that there was no forensic evidence linking him to the crime and no witnesses who saw him shoot.

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Biles-Thomas has always claimed he didn't do it. His first trial ended in a mistrial because jurors accidentally saw legal documents they weren’t supposed to. His acquittal happened just before his sister, Simone Biles, competed in the Tokyo Olympics.

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Who is Simone Biles Brother Tevin?

Simone Biles and her three siblings, including her older brother Tevin Biles-Thomas, were often placed in foster care because their mother couldn't take care of them. Eventually, Simone and her younger sister Adria were adopted by their maternal grandfather and his second wife. The older siblings were adopted by their mother's aunt.

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Tevin Biles-Thomas served in the US Army for three years, reaching the rank of specialist. He was deployed to Korea and was stationed at Fort Stewart in Georgia when he was arrested.

Who is Simone Biles?

Simone Biles Owens, born March 14, 1997, is an American gymnast. She has won nine Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals, making her the most decorated gymnast ever. She is also considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. With her nine Olympic medals, she is the fifth-most decorated female Olympic gymnast and has the most Olympic medals of any U.S. gymnast.

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Full Name Simone Arianne Biles Owens
Born March 14, 1997 (age 27)
Birthplace Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Hometown Spring, Texas, U.S.
Residence Spring, Texas, U.S.
Spouse Jonathan Owens (m. 2023)
Height 4 ft 8 in (142 cm)

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Is Simone Biles Brother in Jail?

No, Simone Biles' brother, Tevin Biles-Thomas, is not in jail. In June 2021, he was found not guilty of the murder charges related to a triple murder at a New Year's Eve party in 2018. The judge determined there wasn't enough evidence to prove his guilt.

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Simone Biles in Paris Olympics 2024

Simone Biles is an exceptional gymnast. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she added to her already impressive collection of medals. She helped the U.S. women's gymnastics team win gold in the team final, giving her a total of eight Olympic medals, the most ever by an American gymnast.

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Biles also won gold in the all-around final, defeating Rebeca Andrade from Brazil. At 27, she became the oldest all-around Olympic champion since 1952.



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