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Roger Mathews Speaks Out Against Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley Following Shocking Abuse Accusations

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Jan 31, 2019 10:17 pm·

By Samantha Benitz

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It’s only been one day since Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWoww” Farley accused her estranged husband Roger Mathews of abuse in an explosive public statement, and now he’s firing back. Mathews took to Instagram with a video sharing his side of the story on January 31, captioned “truly sad it has come to this.” Mathews says his legal team has proven Farley and her attorneys “to be liars in the past” and said they will do it again. Scroll through the gallery for all the latest.

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Truly sad it has come to this.

A post shared by Roger Mathews (@rogermathewsnj) on Jan 31, 2019 at 5:37pm PST

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His Side of the Story

“What’s up guys? I sit here humbly before you today a pretty heartbroken man in light of recent circumstances,” Mathews, 43, began.

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Roger Mathews Speaks Out Against Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Following Shocking Abuse Accusations: She's 'a Liar'

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Opposing Sides

“Things were said about me in a long, rambling rant that was put out about me that was highly erroneous and had many lies in it,” he continued.

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Clearing the Air

Mathews said he had a speech prepared for him by his attorneys, but he decided not to read it and just “shoot from the hip” instead.

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Firing Back

“We are going to address this in court, which is the proper place to address it,” Farley’s ex said. “We’ve proven Jenni and her attorneys to be liars in the past and we will do it again. I will attach those documents so you can see that.”

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Turmoil at Home

Mathews continued, “I know that we have the proponents of truth on our side. I know that there is a deep rooted history of this…playing the victim.”

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He Said Vs. She Said

The reality star’s estranged husband said he’s building his case with “evidence, truth, witnesses and testimony.”

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Family Ties

Mathews confirmed that his concern is the kids, Greyson and Meilani. “I will not stop until I have my children,” he said.

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Public Statement

On January 30, Farley, 32, posted a scathing open letter accusing her ex of “disgracing her name” and making “false accusations” over the last few months.

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Shocking Claims

The MTV star said Mathews has presented himself to the public as a “praiseworthy father and husband,” but has allegedly been abusing her behind closed doors.

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More Accusations

Farley said he even put their son in “medical jeopardy” by feeding him pizza, knowing he’s highly allergic to gluten and dairy.

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Questioning His Parenting

“Your actions have and continue to place the children in harm’s way. Stop, pause and have a true reality check,” she continued.

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Calling Him Out

The Jersey Shore alum wrote about the alleged times he got physical with her, claiming Mathews has “shoved” her and thrown her to the ground.

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Airing Her Grievances

Farley claimed he contacted previous bosses in an “attempt to smear my name and hurt my public image.”

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Taking a Stand

Mathews’ ex also said she confided in him about her painful past as a survivor of domestic violence. Farley then wrote, “You are an abuser to the core, Roger Mathews.”

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