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Jan 2024
38m 25s

TOWS Special: An Abusive Husband's Despe...

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Original Air Date: April 19, 2006 Oprah’s guest, Louie, admits he's been abusing his wife, Shannon, for 13 years. He was convicted of domestic violence twice: once in 1999 for punching Shannon and a second time for pushing her to the ground. He says he no longer physically abuses Shannon, but now he emotionally abuses her. Together, with marriage counselor ... Show More
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