‘TMOG’ Star Amber Portwood’s Brother Shawn Defends Her Amid Legal Troubles

Jaw-Dropping Details

In a shocking new development, Amber, 29, was accused of wielding a machete while attacking her boyfriend during their heated altercation.

Getting in Trouble

The reality star was later charged with three felonies: domestic battery, domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old and criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon.

What Happened

The couple reportedly started fighting when they went to see a lights display on the 4th of July, only to discover the roads were blocked. Amber allegedly felt that he “dropped the ball” by not planning ahead.

Turmoil Continues

Andrew reportedly drove around for some time with their son to let Amber cool off, but the drama apparently continued when he returned back home.

Seeking Help

As their argument grew more intense, the TMOG star’s boyfriend sent authorities a text message that said both his and James’ lives were “in danger.”

Couple Drama

When cops arrived to the scene, Andrew said Amber struck him with her shoe on the right side of his neck, while he was holding onto James. Their son was unharmed during the dispute.

Responding to Reports

After the ordeal, Andrew filed for emergency custody of their son. Now, Amber’s brother is sharing his thoughts on the drama while taking to Twitter.

His Statement

“Stay tuned for the surprise ending. Everything’s not always all it’s cracked up to be,” Shawn posted on Tuesday, July 9.

Reaction Revealed

When one person commented how the surprise must be that she allegedly used a “flip flop and machete,” Shawn fired back.

Firing Back

“That’s not true at all,” he wrote. “You guys are jumping to conclusions that based off of what one person is said. But there is evidence to prove that she did not do that.”

Clearing the Air

The commenter asked Shawn what proof he had. “If all I had were Amber word I wouldn’t say nothing,” he responded.

Defending His Sister

“I’m not saying I don’t trust her but I don’t go based off of word. I go based off of facts and evidence,” Shawn continued. “And right now the evidence that I know of does not indicate anything about what was said she did.”

Making Assumptions

Shawn also shut down claims that he was being dishonest. “Because of her past you all immediately jump to the first thing that sounds like something she could possibly do because it fits your Narrative of who she is,” he wrote. “I’m not saying she’s perfect but I know what she did and what she did not do. And it’s not fair.”

Personal Struggles

While responding to tweets, Amber’s brother even addressed her bipolar disorder.

Time Will Tell

“She does have some mental issues and I’m not defending her mental issues and attitude I’m defending the fact that she didn’t do everything that they said she did,” he claimed. “Evidence will come out to prove otherwise.”

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