In a troubling incident that has captured public attention, Tim Means, a former UFC fighter better known by his ring name “Dirty Bird,” has been charged with felony child abuse after allegedly assaulting his 17-year-old daughter during a dispute over household responsibilities. The altercation, which escalated into physical violence, took place on April 21 in Tijeras, New Mexico, and has raised serious concerns about domestic violence and its implications.
Details of the Incident
According to a criminal complaint obtained by local media, the altercation began when Means and his daughter engaged in a heated argument regarding chores. The situation deteriorated when Means is accused of headbutting the teenager in the nose. Subsequent reports from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office reveal that the confrontation escalated further when Means allegedly grabbed her by the neck in a manner described as “strangulating,” holding her against the kitchen counter.
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