Amar’e Stoudemire was arrested Saturday night in Miami on charges of punching one of his teenage daughters in the jaw and drawing blood.
However, the former Knicks star said how things really went with a post on Twitter:
“In the last 24 hours, an incident at my family home led me to be accused of assaulting my daughter. It is an accusation based on a report that does not square with the facts. I am of the Jewish faith, today Jews from all over the world celebrate Hanukkah and hear the story of how we fought wickedness. I believe that ‘whatever is hateful to you, don’t do it to others.’
As the investigation unfolds, the facts will prove that the allegations are baseless as my daughter’s medical condition is not the result of the assault by a father who is nearly 2 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds. I could never see myself attacking anyone, especially my children. I respect, protect and love my family, especially my children. As a father, I ask for your grace as we secure our space and privacy.”