Mario's Lawyer Releases Statement About Mom's Assault Accusations

Mario has released a statement via his lawyer, Hassan Murphy, about his arrest yesterday morning for allegedly assaulting his mother. See the full statement below:

"This is an unfortunate incident between a loving son and a mother who continues to struggle with a devastating addiction. Anyone who has waged the battle to save loved ones from the forces of drugs knows the irrational behavior that almost always accompanies their actions. Despite the allegations, Mario remains committed to supporting his mother."

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