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Memphis Firefighter Accused of Beating His Wife

A Memphis firefighter has been relieved of duty, accused of beating his wife.

Johnny Harrison was arrested January 1, 2008 on domestic assault charges. Police say Harrison and his wife began fighting in their home early Monday morning, New Year's Eve. Officers say every time his wife tried to leave, Harrison would grab her, choke and hit her.

Eyewitness News Everywhere uncovered this is not the first time Harrison has been in trouble with the law. He was arrested in June 2007 after fighting with his wife. According to the police report, he had beaten her when they arrived home from a party.

What do you think? Now it's your turn to Speak Up! Memphis.

Published Wednesday, January 02, 2008 2:45 PM by APhillips

Comments

 

Kim said:

This is a example of what skinny bill is talking about on the other story!!!
January 2, 2008 3:05 PM
 

Sherri said:

THis is exactly what skinnybill was talking about.  This happens all the time.
January 2, 2008 3:05 PM
 

amazed at the ignorance said:

It is irrelevant that this man is a firefighter.  It is irrelevant that he is black.  What is relevant is that he is a wife beater.  He committed assault.  He should be punished.  
January 2, 2008 3:15 PM
 

dino said:

Is this really news? Happens all the time, across all races, jobs, and socioeconomic statis, this published because.....?
January 2, 2008 4:41 PM
 

Deena V said:

This is continuing to be a race issue when it is really not about race.  The truth of the matter is that things like this happen all the time.  It gets publicized more when it is involving black people, but this is not what we should be focusing on. The danger of the situation is the focus.  This man is beating on his wife.  He should be punished for that.  He should not be punished because of his race.  We need to stop doing this to each other!!!!!!!!!
January 2, 2008 5:15 PM
 

BOWLEGGED said:

HE NEED TO BE PUNNISH TO THE FULLEST DONT NO MAN HAVE THE RIGHT TO PUT HIS HAND ON A WOMAN PERIOD AND THATS THAT HES A COWARD HES WEAK NOT A MAN HES A BOY THAT ALL I GOT TO SAY
January 2, 2008 5:27 PM
 

ND said:

I have a major problem with this coward putting his hands on his wife. He need to be punished to the fullest. Black or not he need to keep his hands to his self. I feel that if a man hits a women he is weak man. He hits her because she allows it to happen. Now, for his wife I know it is hard but she need to get some HELP and try to get out of that situtation.
January 2, 2008 6:39 PM
 

Phill said:

HOW MANY TIMES IS THIS GUY GOING TO BEAT HIS WIFE AND GET AWAY WITH IT..??
HE SHOULD LOOSE HIS JOB THIS TIME...A DISGRACE TO MFD....
January 2, 2008 8:37 PM
 

Caye Oh! said:

He is a coward! It is highly unlikely that he would ever attempt to take his fustrations out on a real man.  This is truly a case of Lt. Johnnie Harrison being the punk he is.
January 2, 2008 11:21 PM
 

not_surprised said:

I dated this guy in high school.  He date raped me.  I knew he was violent, and this is no surprise to me.
January 3, 2008 12:31 AM
 

Cutie said:

This is not the first incident with this guy. He has beat his wife on many occassions. I just hope that she stays strong and leave him before he ends up killing her.  She has taken him back over and over again.
January 3, 2008 8:13 AM
 

Wow said:

Things happen to revoke a man to go the distance with anybody.  For those of you that think walking away and hitting a woman is wrong just continue living and when the situation knocks on your door let's see you walk away.  

And for those women that think hitting a woman is bad, ask yourself why do we continue to push the buttons on a man that will revoke to escalated violence.  

And for the reporter, we understand that it is your job to report and hope that you can get a .50 raise for stories of this magnitude.  My question for you is why didn't you do investigation to find the other side of the story.  Find out what did the woman do to get this treatment.

And for the men that think he is coward and that he need to take his fustrations out on a real man.  I tell you this... run up on him and see what happens to ya.  Don't think for one second that you gone hit him and he gone turn the other cheek.  He may turn but come back around with some tough azz moves.  

Life is real and real is a MFer.
January 3, 2008 11:44 AM
 

Oh Really said:

You know had I have heard this story or seen it portrayed on the news maybe I would have drawn the same conclusions however I didn't just hear it I am a part of it.  Contrary to what you think there are circumstances that make this story very different from what you may believe at first glance.   The so called victim is so many things other than that.  Because I don't want to drag down the reputation of both the parties and have their kids read this mess some day regarding both their parents I will keep the details to myself.  Just know that if you really knew what happened both times your responses would possibly be different.  As for not surprised I wish you would state your name because I have known this person my entire life and everyone he's dated so I'm sure you know me.  I'd love to have you recount that for me.  You know it is easy to kick a person when they are down and all you have is a one sided account of something that is way more complicated, detailed and sorted.  Contrary to this he is an upstanding man, good father, and professional who deserves not to be convicted by public opinion that is completly skewed by ignorance   (which means lack of knowledge).  
January 3, 2008 11:56 AM
 

Think said:

Ok folks if you havent learned by now, which most of us learn this when we are very early in age, there are always THREE sides to every story..her side, his side and the truth. While I dont condone putting hands on anyone i would ask for you all and any you may share this with to realize that none of us know what actually happened.  There are women in this world who will do some unscrupulous things in order to fulfill an agenda.  I ask that you reserve your judgment until the whole truth is out or if nothing else realize that the allegations may not be true.

Scenario: Man ccheats on a woman, woman cheats on the man. Resentment sets in. The man has to walk on eggshells because anything will setup a woman scorned.  Argument ensues, the woman seeks to hurt the man and tries each and every way that she can. up to and including trying to ruin his career.

Look, my over all point is that none of us are in positions to pass judgement because of our own sins, demons and secrets.
We also all know that the MPD and no other big city police care anything about the truth especially when it comes to incarcerating black men.  
Were there any physical bruises to corroberate her story? any witnesses?
Funny the media rushed to start a witch hunt based on information given to them but no investigation was done as to its validity.

So unless any of you were there first hand you may want to stop looking to have your ears tickled and ask yourself why this story is being so publicized.
I truly hope the publics readiness to see someone destroyed because of what is obviously a more sorted truth than we know doesnt result in this man losing his career which will ultimately result in hurting him, his kids and even his wife.

To all involved you have my most sincere prayers and encouragement.
January 3, 2008 1:19 PM
 

LovingMemphis said:

Regardless of the circumstances, regardless of whom is abusing whom .. is it always best to walk away!!!!!!!!! Domestic violence is ridiculous, if when you have to fight, physically or verbally with someone that you love and someone who loves you .... Walking away and staying AWAY is the best and ONLY alternative.
January 3, 2008 4:11 PM
 

Going back to bartlett said:

Jason Wright a Desoto co sheriffs deputy beat the hell out of me his wife at that. His own peeps came and got him, so whats gonna happen to him. NOTHING
January 3, 2008 4:17 PM
 

Another attempt...! said:

So, what now, we kick and scream about the MFD, MPD and any other abuser who is a part of the "protect and serve" community? He makes news because he is a FIREMAN!???? WTF?

1. No man or woman has any right to infringe harm on another man or woman, so yes, punish dude!

2. Don't get to name calling and all the other BS until all THREE sides are heard (thanx Think) and yes there are a couple of sides that you name callers are not hearing and probably will not hear....lol, I would hate to hear what you would call the "victim" in this situation, smile, brutal (but no excuses for him)

3. What is your breaking point and when that breaking point is reached and then surpassed what will you do? We all can "SAY" just walk away, but we can all re-count times were we reacted outside of ourselves in the heat of the moment.

4. Again, it is wrong, to hit a woman, to hit a man...we must all practice self control and temper taming.

5. Wow, date raped and just now saying something....uhmmm, that is a litttle Neverland Ranch for me...someone get Geragos on the phone!!! STAT!

6. For anyone who is being abused please TELL someone, we are here to help each other, a higher power put us here to minister to one another, authority figure or not, TELL someone and make a plan to GET OUT!

January 3, 2008 10:46 PM
 

Faultless said:

I agree with the writer who states there is always three sides to a story.  Johnny is a fine young man who has been dealt a bad hand.  No man should ever hit a women but women come on stop provoking these men.  Everyone has feelings and just because you can play the woman card does not mean you should be allowed to go around hurting men and not face the consiquences.  I happen to know that his wife is not the loyal woman the media is protraying her to be.  Let's face it there all some women in this world who are not fine upstanding individuals.  
January 4, 2008 10:06 AM
 

SISTA AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE said:

ITS ASHAMED HOW ALL THE MEN WITH TRUST COMMITT SUCH CRIMES......... THE MEN IN UNIFORM ANYWAY......... I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY ON BEHALF OF THE WOMEN OUT HERE IN AMERICA "IT TAKES A FOOL TO STAY WIT A WOMAN BEATER, AND A REAL MAN TO LOVE SUCH WOMEN THAT GOD HAS ALLOWED YOU TO HAVE" IF THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THEN MA'AM I THINK YOU NEED TO LEAVE HIM THE HELL ALONE PACK YOUR BAGS AND GET THE HELL GONE.
January 4, 2008 7:40 PM
 

vgyancey said:

Any male that calls himself a man, that would abuse a woman, no matter what reasonings he thinks he may or may not have, is not a man. It takes a true man, to  stand up take responsibility for what is going wrong, and fix it. Then, if it can't be fixed, walk away, quietly...

A man and a woman should NEVER resort to violence.  He's beaten her more than once, me personally if she was related tome, the first time he hit her, and I found out about it, would have been his last and final time that he laid a finger on her.

January 4, 2008 8:02 PM
 

*** THAT... said:

Damn right knock the shyt out of these women.  They talk to damn much anyways.  Push buttons on the constant and dare you to put your hands on them.  YES... If the woman is acting like a Bytch then fellas do not hesitate to give the Bytch some act right.
January 5, 2008 7:39 PM
 

cloud writer said:


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January 6, 2008 2:02 AM
 

huh? said:

***THAT..., you are a RETARD.
January 6, 2008 2:05 PM
 

Static said:

 
*** THAT...

You know a old man told me this before I got married....

A woman can make you madder than any one man. Make you do things that don't make any earthly sense and still you can't understand them nor love them any less.

He needs to get a divorce and let her go before it's to late.

Ps.  That crap you posted let's say pertain to you trying this stunt with my sister I would KICK YOUR AS.S
January 6, 2008 3:37 PM
 

confused... said:

So, if you work at a bank and you get a domestic violence charge you should lose your job?
The general manager of a grocery store?
I agree that the person should be punished by the letter of the law but no more or less severely than anyone else who has committed the same offense.
If the woman had caught him cheating at home or something and walked in swinging would we be even having this convo?  More over, would she be in jeopardy of losing her job as an accountant?
I'm confused...
January 7, 2008 10:59 AM
 

ELITE said:

THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY. MAYBE SHE DID SOMETHING TO PROVOKE HIM. PERHAPS THEY SHOULD SIT DOWN TOGETHER AND  TRY TO TALK THIS OUT. TO FIND OUT WHAT MAKES HIM ANGRY ENOUGH TO JEPARDIZE HIS JOB AND HIS MARRIAGE. SEE IF SHE CAN APPLY CORRECTIVE ACTION IF IN FACT SHE IS DOING SOMETHING TO SET HIM OFF.  I WOULD HATE TO SEE HIM LOSE HIS JOB, I DONT WANT TO SEE ANYONE OUT OF WORK. MAYBE HE IS CHEATING, NOT SURE.  ANYWAY, THEY NEED TO HAVE A LONG TALK, AFTERALL, COMMUNICATION IS THE BACKBONE TO ANY RELATIONSHIP.   I  RECOMMEND IT, PERIOD.
January 8, 2008 9:08 AM
 

Ontheoutsidelookingin said:

I have had encounters with women have been the victim of abuse. Most women know just how far to "push" men and actually thrive on their partners violent tendencies. Then, there are those women who are trying to "please" their partners and the men just violent because. A young lady I know was beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend. This is the same man (and I use that term loosely) who had beaten every other young lady he had been with. A young lady told me that she didn't leave him because she loved him and he would change. I don't know the specifics of this particular couple involved, but women should know that a man who hits you DOES NOT love you.  
January 8, 2008 3:19 PM
 

*** THAT said:

Man,

Send your sista my way and if she push the buttons and act crazy I will put a Michael Jackson kick in her azz and send her to you.  When you come trust I will be ready.

Fellas don't be scared to discipline these women.  
January 8, 2008 10:32 PM
 

bb88 said:

i went to school with this guy and he was a real mean ass in high school but he hung out with the nerds so this is a freaking shock. what the hell but to see this i say damn. this is really messed up. to all the stupid, ignorant boys to say you need to discipline a women. i hope i meet you ass on the street cause yo ass is mine. believe that. and to johnny you should be ashamed iof yourself. you are gonna get yours and i hope they give it to you good. to the girl he date raped in high school i hope and pray that you got his ass and got some help. johnny you are a real disappoitment to all mankind. sit and rot cause no matter what a woman does you should just walk away and you did not give her life and it si not yours to take away.the nerd a woman beater. wifey if you get to read this leave his ass asap because you are a strong black woman and you can make it on your own. i dont care what he was providing . and remember that you donlt have to take any mans *** you gotta pay to play. even if you are married. i say kick his sorry ass to the curb. peace   detroit
January 9, 2008 8:22 PM
 

bb88 said:

to oh really first of all you dont know everything about him or who he dated when ever because everyone has secrets and *** she may have been scared. i dont give a damn if you lived in the house wrong is wrong he should have not put his hands on her even if she fucked another man or woman in there home. why give up your life and freedom cause you want to control another person and to you get some *** business. you are a moron. you dont know ***.
January 9, 2008 8:28 PM
 

Static said:

   
*** THAT

I would be on your sorry *** like a thief in the night.  De to the electronic age you can be tough but believe me no man or chump will strike my sister so keep reading that "Cat in The Hat Book".
January 12, 2008 3:45 AM
 

Give me a break said:

Everyone seems to have an opinion but only Johnny and his wife know the real true story.  No man should hit a woman but women should not provoke their partners.  Playing foolish games with a persons feelings is dangerous.  If you are not happy with your partner then end the relationship and move on.  You are sending the wrong message to your children.  Everyone else should stay out of their business and let them work things out by either staying together without hitting or calling it quits.  Outsiders can say anything they like but the only opinion that matters is theirs.  Wisdom comes with age (for some people)  and it is time for both of them to take responsiblity for their actions and grow up.
January 22, 2008 11:53 AM
 

datruth said:

 The following people who commented are entitled to their opinions. However, it's their small, narrow minded, quick to judge without all the facts, pea sized brains that allows them to be who they are today and what is holding them back in life. They are "Bowlegged", "amazed at the ignorance","vgyancey","Caye Oh!", and "Phil".
  A super special KISS HIS BLACK *** YOU HATER award goes to the dumbest of the commentors...."bb88".  BB88 wished he was half the man and half as successful as Johnny is.  So put the hater-ade down bb88. Stop hatin' on Johnny because your life SUCKS. He didn't make you a failure in life....you did.
  Last but not least there's "not surprised".  All that can be said about you is....B!$CH PLEASE! He date raped you in high school?  Get a life and try to live it.
  A few words of advice for all the commentors on this blog, KNOW what the hell you are talking about when it comes to someone else's life.  Actually get some facts before believing what the media says. And finally, LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE.  People who live in glass houses should not throw rocks. Those of you out there with the intelligence to understand the above statements know what I mean.  The rest of you are just some dumb *** haters with nothing else to do with your lives.
  I know this man and the WHOLE situation.  His wife played more of a negative part in both cases, so don't be so quick to judge just him.  There is more to the story than what you have read or seen on the news.
February 18, 2008 12:43 PM
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