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Bravo's 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Nene Leakes is speaking out about her eldest son's recent arrest for possession of marijuana outside of Atlanta on March 7.
The tell-it-like-it-is reality television star released a statement to the BV Newswire, letting it be known that she is not happy with her son Bryson Bryant, a former Clark Atlanta University student. Since Bryant is a minor, he was taken to Gwinnett County Detention Center.
"Like any parent, I am disappointed with the actions and arrest of my son, Bryson," she said.
"Certainly, my husband and I will deal with this family issue in a private manner."
Gwinnett County Police officers arrested Bryson, an aspiring party promoter, after they say they found him with less than an ounce of marijuana. He was also picked up for a failure to appear warrant.
The 'Never Make the Same Mistake Twice' author says that she hopes the situation will help other parents going through similar circumstance with their children and drug use: "My son is not the first young adult to experiment with marijuana and he certainly won't be the last. Still, as parents, this is a chance for us to have an open dialogue with him about the dangers of any substance abuse."
"I realize as a parent that my job is never done," she continued. "And as I've tweeted, tough love was in order. Still, I ask that you respect our privacy during this trying time."
Both of Leakes' sons, as well as her husband, have appeared on the top-rated Bravo reality TV show, which will return for a third season later this year.
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By: carla ford on 3/10/2010 4:28PM
If you want privacy, why bother tweeting anything about this incident? Deal with in private & stay off the social networks
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By: Jam Donaldson on 3/10/2010 5:16PM
So he's a minor and also a "former Clark Atlanta University student" ? So he dropped out his freshman year?
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By: Adele on 3/11/2010 7:01AM
That's right on the money, Carla!
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By: Talia on 3/13/2010 11:20PM
Is it me, or is she exploiting her son's situation to gain attention for herself. She should not be talking about this publically. Who does this???
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By: David on 3/11/2010 1:21PM
As soon as something bad happens she "ask that you respect our privacy during this trying time". If you wanted privacy you shouldn't have pimped yourself and your children out to a reality show.
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By: nettec on 3/11/2010 1:25PM
WOW MZZZZ CARLA FROM YOUR COMMENTS I TAKE IT THAT U DO NOT HAVE KIDS. DID YOU NOT READ THE PART THAT SAYS AS A PARENT HER JOB IS NEVER DONE....WELL THATS WHAT THAT MEANS SHE OR ANY REAL PARENT DO NOT SHADOW THEIR CHILD 24-7 YUR RAISE THEM, YOU TALK TO THEM AND YOU HOPE AND PRAY THEY STAY OUT OF TROUBLE OR ALEASE POLICE TROBLE. YES SHE WAS ON A SHOW, YES SHE PUT HER FAMILY OUT THERE AND YES YES YES SHE ADDRESSED THIS MATTER PUBLICLY, BUT NOW SHE IS SAYING LET ME DEAL WITH THE REST BEHINE CLOSE DOORS. I WORK WITH KIDS SO DON T BE SO QUICK TO SAY WHAT SOMEONE(UR CHILD) WILL OR WILL NOT DO. AS LONG AS SHE HANDLE IT AND NO SCREAM OH NO NOT MY SON THEN I AM ON HER SIDE LET HER AND HER HUSBAN NOW SETTLE IT THEIR WAY. WOW HATERS R EVERYWHERE..
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By: MissTia on 3/13/2010 9:14AM
Nettec you totally lost all relevance with all the misspelled words. However I sort of understand what you were saying. I hope your work with children only involves changing diapers. :-)
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By: NETTEC on 3/11/2010 1:29PM
what is everyone angry about????? If she had not tweeted u would have said she was keeping it under raps. what do u want another show????? since u commented on nene you must be watching the shows. my question is would u rather she say nothing??
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By: Moniqua Mo Adams on 3/13/2010 12:39PM
Yes we would rather she keep her fat lips shut. I think she is an embarrasement to the black race and I wish she and the other housewives would shut the hell up. Who cares what and who is. I dont. As a black cultured woman I take offense at her and kind. She should be educationing her childrens at home so theys would be better class citzens.
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By: Robert Christian on 3/12/2010 12:38AM
Who cares... if the world would smoke pot and experience it, maybe they would see the world differently.. geeeeeeeeeeezus.... i'm like a previous writer here.. stop tweeting and grow up people.. stay off the net... and stop trying to be something you aint! thats right AINT! LIVE IT, LOVE IT, LEARN IT.. IT'S YOUR TURN DEAAAARRRRRR... SHE LOOKS LIKE A MAN ANYWAYS. LOL IN DRAG... WHO IN THE RIGHT MIND WATCHES THAT SHOW SHE'S ON ANYWAYS.
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