"My client, acting solely on the advice of her former attorney, filed for the temporary restraining order against Mr. Moss. She has decided that such restraining order is unnecessary and has requested the order be dismissed," Thompson said in a statement.
"Because the injuries sustained were not the result of any malicious intent by Mr. Moss, a claim for her damages will be submitted to his insurance company."
Moss had vehemently defended himself against the charges. In an emotional scene inside the Patriots locker room Jan. 16, he claimed her injury was the result of an accident.
His attorney, Richard A. Sharpstein, noted yesterday that Moss is "pleased this has finally been put in its proper perspective."
"Randy is thrilled that the restraining order has finally been dismissed, and that there has been acknowledgement that these injuries were not intentionally inflicted," Sharpstein said, adding that Moss is expected to submit a claim to his insurance company for medical bills incurred by Washington for a hand injury.
While the case is now closed, Thompson contested Sharpstein's remarks that there was an acknowledgement from Washington that the injuries were not intentionally inflicted.
"I have read Mr. Sharpstein's comments regarding an acknowledgement by my client and for the record, my client has not made any statements on the matter and no such acknowledgement exists," Thompson said in his statement.
In an agreement reached by both parties at Broward County (Fla.) Domestic Violence Court in late January, the restraining order had been extended until March 28.
But on March 3 at the Broward County Circuit Court clerk's office, Washington officially filed the papers to dissolve the restraining order and close the case. The dismissal was signed by a judge Monday.
In originally petitioning the court, Washington alleged that Moss battered her at her Fort Lauderdale residence Jan. 6, causing serious injury, and then denied her medical attention. Moss and Washington had been friends for 11 years, with Washington saying they had an intimate relationship.
