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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Chat show host Steve Harvey cleared of brutally beating his son, 11, as judge holds his ex-wife in contempt of court


By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Representatives for comedian-turned-talk-show-host Steve Harvey say that he has been cleared of accusations that he severely beat his then-11-year-old son.
Additionally, Harvey's ex-wife has been thrown in jail in Texas on a contempt of court charge for allegedly violating a court order directing her to not speak publicly about the bitter divorce proceedings the former couple has been going through for the last eight years.
Earlier this year, Harvey's former wife, Mary Vaughn, and his son claimed that the funnyman beat the boy with a belt and a wooden paddle typically associated with fraternity hazing rituals.
Happier times: Steve Harvey and ex-wife Mary are in the midst of a bitter custody battle over their teenage son
Happier times: Steve Harvey and ex-wife Mary are in the midst of a bitter custody battle over their teenage son
Cleared: Reps for Harvey say that allegations that he beat his teenage son are unfounded
Cleared: Reps for Harvey say that allegations that he beat his teenage son are unfounded
The paddling, TMZ reports, was punishment for the boy's lying about turning in a homework assignment at school - when Harvey got a call from the school, his son and wife claim he beat the boy.
According to a police report filed at the time of the incident, officers photographed bruises on the boy's buttocks and thigh, as well as a cut on his leg.
The boy also told police that he had trouble urinating for several days after the alleged beating.
The case was referred to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. According to Harvey's representatives, the department closed the case without charging Harvey with any crimes, or removing the boy from his custody.

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