Gospel Singer Arrested On Abuse Charges
Grammy-Winning Artist Accused Of Pushing Ex-Wife
POSTED: 7:02 pm CDT March 12,
2009
UPDATED: 4:23 am CDT March 14,
2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A star of gospel music is accused of assaulting his ex-wife on Valentine's Day weekend.
Video: Singer Charged With Domestic AssaultDebra Winans said her former husband BeBe Winans, 46, pushed her to the ground in front of their children. The two were married for 16 years before divorcing in 2003.The alleged assault happened when BeBe Winans showed up at his ex-wife's Nashville home and the two began arguing about custody issues. Debra and BeBe Winans have a 13-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son.According to an affidavit, what started out as a "verbal altercation" turned into assault when Debra Winans was "pushed to the ground."Later, the Grammy-winning Gospel recording artist and judge of the Black Entertainment Television reality show "Sunday Best" was arrested."When you're married to someone known all over the world, it has serious challenges," said Debra Winans.Debra Winans said people of faith are held to an even higher standard, and many Christians suffer through abuse rather than reaching out for help."Until you realize something's not changing, you pray all day long. The power of God is real, but one thing he's not going to do is go against someone's will. We make choices," said Debra Winans.She said she is not afraid of her former husband and hopes by speaking out she will help others.
A spokesman for BeBe Winans said the singer is in Atlanta working as a judge on a BET program. As of Thursday evening, there was no statement from BeBe Winans regarding his ex-wife's allegations.Debra Winans said she is working with other abuse victims in hopes of helping them find healthy solutions to their problem. Popular Slideshows On WSMV.com
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Video: Singer Charged With Domestic AssaultDebra Winans said her former husband BeBe Winans, 46, pushed her to the ground in front of their children. The two were married for 16 years before divorcing in 2003.The alleged assault happened when BeBe Winans showed up at his ex-wife's Nashville home and the two began arguing about custody issues. Debra and BeBe Winans have a 13-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son.According to an affidavit, what started out as a "verbal altercation" turned into assault when Debra Winans was "pushed to the ground."Later, the Grammy-winning Gospel recording artist and judge of the Black Entertainment Television reality show "Sunday Best" was arrested."When you're married to someone known all over the world, it has serious challenges," said Debra Winans.Debra Winans said people of faith are held to an even higher standard, and many Christians suffer through abuse rather than reaching out for help."Until you realize something's not changing, you pray all day long. The power of God is real, but one thing he's not going to do is go against someone's will. We make choices," said Debra Winans.She said she is not afraid of her former husband and hopes by speaking out she will help others.
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