Another chapter in the Kurt Busch domestic violence case has come to a close, as ESPN is reporting that the Delaware Attorney General’s office has announced that the suspended NASCAR driver will not be facing criminal charges in regards to the September 26, 2014 incident that has been the racing series’ soap opera of the year. The Delaware Department of Justice issued a statement Thursday explaining the decision:

“After a thorough consideration of all of the available information about the case, it is determined that the admissible evidence and available witnesses would likely be insufficient to meet the burden of establishing beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Busch committed a crime during the September 26th incident,” the statement said. “Likelihood of meeting that high burden of proof is the standard for prosecutors in bringing a case. For this reason, the Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges in this case.”

While Busch is safe from criminal charges, the protection order issued to ex-girlfriend Patricia Driscoll still stands. What is in question now is Busch’s status as a driver. Many fans and critics have been crying foul over the suspension, which was upheld after two appeals, which kept Busch from driving in the Daytona 500. While NASCAR has yet to announce any set path for a reinstatement, but they are using a domestic violence expert to assist in creating a method that Busch can use to achieve reinstatement. Busch has agreed to follow the guidelines that NASCAR will set up.

“I am grateful that the prosecutors in Delaware listened, carefully considered the evidence, and after a thorough investigation decided to not file criminal charges against me,” Busch wrote in a statement. “I wish to thank my family, friends, fans, and race team who stood by me throughout this nightmare with their unwavering support. “Thanks also goes to my legal team for making sure that the truth got out and was fully provided to the prosecutors. As I have said from the beginning, I did not commit domestic abuse. I look forward to being back in racing as soon as possible and moving on with my life.”

Driscoll’s statement was less positive: “While I respect the process, I am disappointed that full justice was not served here. My family and I take a measure of solace in the Order of Protection From Abuse granted by commissioner Jones [Family Court commissioner David Jones], who ruled my account of the facts was most credible.” Additionally, Driscoll’s attorney, Carolyn McNeice, was even more critical: “Patricia and I are very disappointed that Kurt will not be prosecuted for the abusive acts he committed in September. The AG’s decision, however, only makes the order that we received for protection from abuse that much more important. As you can see, in some cases, this is the only protection the victim will get. This civil no-contact order is a critical tool for protecting victims.”

Don’t expect this to be the end of this story. Busch is appealing the family court’s decision, claiming that Driscoll perjured herself while under oath. Driscoll maintains that her version is the absolute truth and has called for media neutrality. In her statement, she says, “I would urge anyone covering this case to stick to the well-established facts. Giving further air to baseless and discredited accusations about me does a disservice to the public and reduces a serious matter for law enforcement into tabloid gossip.”