Friday Night Lights star ‘Boobie’ Miles acquitted on domestic violence charges

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- This week, James Earl “Boobie” Miles, Jr., 54, of Friday Night Lights fame, was found not guilty of assaulting his ex-wife in 2023.

James, who is serving 13 years in prison for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements, was indicted last year after a bloody Becca Miles was found passed out in her car with strangulation marks to her neck.

Before she was taken to an emergency room for care, the victim said she’d been choked by James, her ex-husband, and told officers he was still inside his home.

A records check on James, revealed 16 prior arrests for crimes such as Aggravated Sexual Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Assault of a Family Member, Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, as well as drug possession and violation of a protective order. While combing through James’ history, which included eight convictions, officers learned that the victim was the subject of a protective order aimed at keeping James away.

Investigators approached the home and said James refused to answer the door or exit his residence. Additional units arrived on the scene and James was eventually taken into custody with the help of K-9 officers.

Once in custody, officers searched the home and said they found more than 7 ounces of marijuana, as well as a gun cleaning kit and bullets. According to an affidavit, James said he used the marijuana legally for knee pain; however, investigators said the drug was packaged in 18 individual bags for distribution.

Back at the hospital, officers spoke with the victim who said she was trying to work things out with James when he asked her to leave his home. She said James threw her on the bed and began choking her nearly to the point of passing out. The woman said she began losing her vision as well.

At trial, Becca recanted her story, and James was acquitted on all three charges, including assault by strangulation, assault, and violation of a protective order.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Yourbasin.