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She beat the stuffing out of me 🧸

When my father defended my honor

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Anthony Dream Johnson
May 14, 2026
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Part of the police report.

One of the few times in my life my father ever stood up for me was when I was home in 2010, visiting my family from college just before heading to Sweden for The 21 Convention to be held in Europe for it’s first time ever.

I had caught my sister’s druggie boyfriend stealing from my mom around midnight, and promptly removed him from the house. 24 hours later, the next night, I caught my sister stealing from my mom the same way when everyone was asleep.

She beat the stuffing out of me that night, chasing, punching, and assaulting me until our father pinned her against the kitchen stove to restrain her. Even then she tried to break free and attack again like a feral animal foaming at the mouth.

She then called the police and made up a sob story, falsely accusing me of a crime. I immediately called 911 upon hearing this, requesting they send additional officers.

Even as far back as 2010 I was well aware how sexist police and courts could be against men, and in favor…

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