Kentucky Mom Misty Lawson Has Anger Management Issues

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Louisville, Kentucky

A 30-year-old woman, Misty Lawson, was jailed Saturday following an anger management class where she allegedly punched her 10-year-old son in his face. This all seems odd to me, as she appears to be such a good role model…cough, cough.

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According to Louisville Metropolitan Police, Lawson was attending an in-home anger-management class mandated by the Kentucky State child services agency when she reportedly punched the child in the face and body several times.

The assault left the boy with a knuckle-shaped imprint and a bruise on his face. A counselor witnessed the abuse and took the child to the police station. Child protective services were also notified.

According to investigators, Lawson admitted that she punched her son because he allegedly called her a "bitch". She also claimed that the child had severe behavioral problems and that he was trying to attack her when she slapped him.

You may not be surprised to learn Lawson has had legal problems in the past. She was arrested last June after she reportedly left her two children unattended in a hot vehicle while she and a male companion shopped at a local Kroger supermarket. Her record also includes receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana, menacing, resisting arrest, and contempt of court.

Lawson was booked into jail and charged with fourth degree assault, a misdemeanor. She was released on her own recognizances and is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday.

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