War Machine (photo) was arrested in his hometown, California. Photo: Reproduction
The North American website specializing in celebrities “TMZ” published the letter written by MMA fighter War Machine moments before he attempted suicide in prison last week, in Las Vegas (USA).
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War Machine, whose given name is Jonathan Koppenhaver, was arrested in August after beating his ex-girlfriend, pornographic film actress Christy Mack, and a man who was with her at her home, Corey Thomas. After almost two months of detention, the fighter, who had a brief stint in the UFC, tried to hang himself in the Clark County prison, but was stopped by a police officer during a routine inspection.
In a long letter, Koppenhaver insistently asked for forgiveness from everyone he disappointed, including Christy Mack herself, whom he declared that he continues to love. Furthermore, the fighter left a message for his brothers and complained about the 32 charges to which he will have to answer, which he considers an exaggeration considering the nature of the attack.
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PHOTO: Click here and see the photo of Christy Mack after the attacks
Check out the main excerpts from the letter left by War Machine:
“I refuse to live a life of a parasite, depending on taxes and the generosity of friends for food and shelter without being able to give back. I have had a good journey and have lived in my short life more than five average men live together.
To Christy, my only: I truly love you and planned to live with you forever. I know I've had a lot of flaws and that I haven't been the best boyfriend at times. When I left you in May, it didn't take long for me to realize my mistake. I loved you more than freedom. When we got back together, I was 100% dedicated and I know you noticed that. But I guess it was a little too late, because something felt different about you. It drove me crazy, but I knew you still loved me because you kept telling me to get married. Looking back, I think you wanted reassurance before you “put all your eggs in one basket” again. That night, I was very excited to see you. Finding what I found that night was devastating to me, more than you could ever imagine. Not just the infidelity, but the way you cared for him and protected him. Not a day goes by without me wishing you hadn't gotten hurt – I hope you know that. If I could do it all over again, I would have laid down and let him spank me. Maybe you still loved me enough to stop him and make him go away. I could have laid in his bed and cried and you would have held me. I forgive you, please forgive me, I love you.
To Michael, Shannah, Melissa: I love you all. I'm sorry I wasn't a better brother. Don't let the Koppenhaver name die, Mike, it's all yours.
Papa: you were the best grandfather a guy could have asked for. I love you. Forgive me for disappointing you.
Oh man, writing all of this made me cry like a bitch! I still don't understand how I got into all this mess, I don't know why it had to happen. My life was going so well... I know I made mistakes in the past, but I corrected them and was living life correctly. It's one thing to be punished when you commit a crime, but being punished when you only have good intentions is difficult to accept. The seriousness of the accusations makes this all worse. They want to charge me with assault and domestic violence? Okay, go ahead, but don't screw me with nonsense like “rape”, “attempted murder”, “kidnapping”, “robbery”. This is f***ing ridiculous and makes it impossible for justice to be served. I'm a good person with a huge heart, and everyone who knows me knows that, especially Christy. I don't know what happened to her, but I won't watch the woman I love tell lies about me. I don't know if her sleazy manager is making her do this for money or publicity, or if the prosecutor's office is pressuring her or scaring her. Anyway, thanks to everyone who has helped me over the last few years – I really appreciate it. Sorry if I disappointed you. I hope you remember me for my moments of strength, not this. Society has killed men and I never wanted to live in this era. Follow your dreams and think for yourself.”
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