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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: niki on 3/13/2010 5:39PM
Touche Carla....You hit is all "right on the money"
The kid is lazy with zero direction/motivation. Maybe it's because he has been "handed" life on a platter without working for one thing....Yes indeed, Dwight is a fabulous "role model"
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By: susie50 on 3/13/2010 7:35PM
Lets keep it real! This young man should've been told what his options were once he graduated from H.S.
1) College 2) Military 3) Job
He tried or attempted college (check)! Next...job & move out of the house or military! It seems simple to me! That's why so many of our kids fail...we don't teach them responsibility. For those of you who think I maybe alittle hard...I have two in college (21/18) & one in middle school. My two oldest kids have been working since the age of 16!
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By: Heidi on 3/13/2010 11:59PM
I'd like to respect her privacy, but I'm confused. If you put your life on TV by being on any reality show should you really get to pick and choose which aspects of your life become public? They are on a reality show - ergo they WANT their private lives shown to the world. The Gosselins divorce was sad, but didn't they bring it on themselves? If this woman, and her family are reality TV "stars" (using the term loosely) then why are they complaining now? And just my opinion, I don't think pot should be such a huge issue anyway.
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By: MzJones on 3/14/2010 12:33AM
I agree with you 100% Susie50!
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By: MzJones on 3/14/2010 12:41AM
colored people? what color are they? green? blue? red?
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By: Spencer for Hire on 3/14/2010 10:31AM
Yes, exactly and Thank You!
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By: Spencer for Hire on 3/14/2010 10:37AM
I'm not surprised. The boy seems like a lazy bum. That's the direction he was going anyway. And Nene!?! she's nothing but a "hot mess"! that's all, nothing else. A joke, and a big Buffoon!
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By: manba1 on 3/14/2010 7:16PM
Why would she be foolish enough to blab of her son's arrest than in the next breath, ask that eveybody respect the families privacy at this trying time, don't open the closet if you don't want anyone to se your skeletons. So if you please "skedaddle" you make no sense what so ever!
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By: Tot on 3/17/2010 12:25PM
there is something wrong with all of you. I think everyone has too much time on their hands with all the tv and computers. I am a disable mother who happened to turn on this dusty computer and I am appalled. Number 1, who gave any of you the right to judge. Number 2, you obviously don't have any kids of your own, and if you do, where do find the time for mess. And number 3, I see why i don't watch reality shows or turn on computers. Try reading your bible people, time is winding up and you need to figure out where you soul will spend eternity. Surely you want have tv's and computers regardless of your destination.
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By: Tot on 3/17/2010 12:21PM
read your bible people. who are u to judge. the real question is are u ready to be judged. Too much time on your hands and not enough time for GOD. All of you need to get a life, and sweep around your own front door before u try to clean up someone else's.
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