Phipps was previously arrested in 2021<\/a> after investigators said he harassed a woman to the point that she fled to Mexico in fear for her life.<\/p>\nThe case no longer appears in a county records search, an indication that the charge may have been expunged from Phipps\u2019 record.<\/p>\n
KSAT Investigates called multiple phone numbers listed for Phipps on Monday but could not reach him.<\/p>\n
Later Monday, Phipps sent a statement to KSAT denying the complaint against him, saying it stems from a custody dispute with his ex-wife who is using his disciplining of their daughter as \u201cleverage.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the statement, Phipps said this was not the first time he has been \u201cfalsely accused and falsely arrested.\u201d His full statement can be read below:<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst of all, this complaint did not come from my daughter, her mother, Jessica Joiner, and I are in a custody dispute and she\u2019s using me disciplining my daughter as leverage. I love my children, have never laid a finger on them, and would never harm them in any way. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs with many parents when they find out their children have not been honest with them, in this case for a period of several months, you lose your temper. Of course, I regret losing my temper, I love my daughter very much, but when I\u2019m seeing behavior and patterns of behavior that I believe are dangerous to her physical and mental well-being, I\u2019m going to get emotional. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis is about two people and one is seeking leverage over the other. It disgusts me that my relationship with my daughter is being used for what my ex-wife perceives as leverage.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t the first time I\u2019ve been falsely accused and falsely arrested. I have full faith and confidence in the legal system.\u201d<\/p>\n
San Antonio attorney Martin Phipps<\/p>\n
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