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The Lucedale lawmaker facing a domestic violence charge after allegedly punching his wife has issued a statement along with his wife.
State Rep. Doug Mcleod did not apologize for his actions, according to the statements published in the George County Times.
He said there are “many fabrications and misrepresentations” in the media and on social media. Michelle McLeod also mentions “misleading reporting” and said, “We would ask that you reserve judgment and request that the you respect our family and our family’s privacy.”
The Sun Herald first published the contents of the sheriff’s report taken after the incident at their house last Saturday night, May 18. According to the investigative report, a drunken Mcleod punched his wife in the face, bloodying her nose. He told officers he felt it was taking her too long to undress for sex.
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“We are not the people who have recently been displayed in certain stories,” said Michelle McLeod. “While Doug nor I claim to be perfect, the twisting of information has misrepresented me and the truth. .”
The Republican lawmaker also thanked the community for their “thoughts and prayers” and asked for continued thoughts and prayers for their family.
sadhandjobs on May 26th, 2019 at 22:49 UTC »
The article says HE told the police that he punched her because “she was taking too long to undress for sex.” Is that in the police report? Does he not address that in his statement? This is so fucked up. Where are this woman’s not-by-fucked-up-marriage family and friends? Ugh.
drkgodess on May 26th, 2019 at 19:15 UTC »
I'm sure that this "joint statement" was completely of her own volition.
HassleHouff on May 26th, 2019 at 18:51 UTC »
Uh, you either punched your wife or you didn’t. I’ll reserve judgement waiting for all the facts, but if you don’t dispute the punching then what else could be “misrepresented”?