I know of no other way to write this blog other than by just taking the straightforward approach. What I want to address here is what Russ said about some of Taylor's claims so that you can hear his side of the story. I found out after his death that Russ had told this same story to at least one other friend of ours. Russ stated that Taylor was claiming that he punched her in the eye when he swore he did not. The night in question he said they had been out at a nightclub dancing and drinking and then went back to their hotel suite at the end of the night. He and Taylor were in their bedroom of the suite and that there was another couple in another room of the suite. Russ said he confronted her about her lesbian affair and she blew up, punched him, and jumped on top of him. He pushed her off of him but she claimed (after his death) that he punched her and did damage to her eye. My question is: if he punched her and did damage to her eye, why did the other people not hear it and respond, and why are they not supporting her story? Did they not see the damage to her eye? Russ did tell me that he did not injure her eye when he pushed her off of him during her attack on him.
I feel like Russ felt like he had already been judged in the court of public opinion as well as by some people he thought were his friends. Unfortunately Russ isn't here to defend himself against Taylor or Bravo's portrayal of him.
A final thought - Does a person with four or five name changes have any credibility anywhere but on a reality TV show or a soap opera?
Good point! The other couple would have totally come out and supported her abuse claims, if they had happened. It's sickening that Russell isn't here to defend himself. Still sick over the fact that Bravo decided to air this season and footage with Russell. elle_goblue
ReplyDeleteShe claimed this all occured the evening after pandoras bachelorette party and that it happened at the four seasons. She was photographed at a gym opening about 2 or 3 days later with NO swelling or bruising on her eye. She also showed up to the White Party within a week of the supposed incident with no signs of injury to the eye. She stated on Dr. Phil that 40% of her orbital socket had been shattered and her muscle was seen in an MRI to have been pertruding through the shattered bone. She also claimed to be u able to look down as a result of the injury. These claims are so easily refuted by the photographs of her that week. Even if she were able to cover bruising with makeup, there is no fast cure for the swelling and lack of eye movement. I don't understand how she is allowed to perpetuate these lies that are so easily refuted by hard core photographic evidence. She has done more damage to domestic violence victims than anyone since the OJ jury. Puke.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us another side to Russell. I know he is looking down, thankful, for what you are doing to clear his name and reputation. Especially for his children, who will one day read all these claims of Shana's and have no outlet to hear their fathers side. You are giving them that. Is there anyway to have this couple come forward to state they saw no signs of abuse? If only to lend yourself more credibility and further diminish Shana's? Was just curious. Again, thanks for giving me a glimpse into who Russell really was. You have helped to humanize Russell for me when all Bravo did was dehumanized him for way too long. Shana and Bravo both have Russell's blood on their hands. Russell did not sign up to be the villain, or get edited to look like a very uncaring, selfish husband and father. He had no idea what they had in store for him until it was to late. Russell felt he had no choice and took his own life (allegedly) because Shana is a liar and Bravo chose to air allegations that were not substantiated. They chose to destroy a mans reputation for ratings. Sorry for my rant but just knowing the part Bravo chose to play in all this is sick. No person in their right mind would sign up for a second season if they knew what Shana and Bravo had in store! Keep up the good work and I will let everyone I follow know about this blog!
ReplyDeletePeople should be tried in court not on a biased tv show, showing one point of view. Wouldn't the counselor been obligated to report the abuse to the authorities? I think there is his side, her side & the truth.
ReplyDeleteHi Randy...Thank you for doing this. You are a good friend. Can you please tell me whether Russell was right-handed or left-handed??
ReplyDeleteRight handed.
DeleteI also just checked a video and it shows he ate right handed and wore his watch on his left hand.....I find it hard to believe that Taylor had a blackened RIGHT eye.....the opposite side that Russell would have(NOT!) hit her on.....Thank you for answering. You must be heart-broken to see this playing out. I did not know Russell, I am merely a watcher of the show. Every time I see that poor man, my heart skips a beat. It's haunting, sad and despicable at the same time. I hope the Armstrong Family puts a stop to this woman's lies and sues her for everything she's stolen from Russell and his children. He had never, in my eyes, lost his dignity. But, at least if Taylor is forced to reveal the truth, his legacy will be what HE left it to be....not what a miserable witch wants everyone to believe.
Deleteplease tell Russell's family to get an injuction to keep Taylor's book being release based on slader / libel - forget legal term for print. Maybe the people in the room could testify that Taylor was lying, and the timeline on SH website proves she was lying about the jaw, etc....I wish they would sue to hold Taylor Snipes Ford Armstrong accountable for her lies against Russell. It will ultimately hurt his children through his legacy, but if she was sued for her lies and lost..they would be victorius. Please forward this to russell's family so they think about it.
ReplyDeletehey fellow Texan, keep up the thoughts and setting the record straight.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading lots more.
Hey Randy, you're a breath of fresh air. The best to you all and to Russell's family during these times. New England checking in and xxooxx to the kids. We are far away but we see Ms. Sipes and we see you all supporting Russell. Love and Blessings
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