EXCLUSIVE: Darius McCrary-Karrine Steffans Blow-up Caught on Tape

July 17, 2008

Corroborating his claim that estranged gal pal Karrine “Supahead” Steffans attacked his car last month, Darius McCrary has released to BlogTalkRadio exclusive images of what he says is the actual altercation.

And today, the Family Matters star spoke with us about his ongoing domestic-abuse dispute with Steffans.

“I hope Karrine gets help. She might need to be committed,” McCrary told Dawn Olsen, host of BlogTalkRadio’s GlossLip Radio.

Darius McCrary

Darius McCrary

In August 2007, Steffans filed a report with the L.A.P.D. claiming McCrary “choked her ‘til she passed out.” Though the case was dropped, the couple’s relationship remained stormy in the ensuing months.

On June 5, 2008, the Confessions of a Video Vixen author reportedly went looking for McCrary after not seeing him for several days. When she found him in the garage below the L.A. recording studio where he was cutting a new album, he backed up over her in his car and ran over her foot, she claimed in a police report.

But that same day, an L.A. Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order against Steffans, in which McCrary said he never hit her with his car. Rather, Steffans “jumped on the trunk of my car and then the roof of my car. She started beating my vehicle and windows,” as well as used “her fist” to try to and break through his windshield.

“Karrine really scared me that night. She went crazy – and caused substantial damage to my car,” McCrary tells BlogTalkRadio.

Karrine Steffans

Karrine Steffans

Now, BlogTalkRadio has obtained images (below) from a security-camera video that McCrary says back up his story about the June 5 altercation. McCrary also says the video will be entered as evidence in a Burbank Civil Court hearing today, at which he is expected to be issued a permanent restraining order against Steffans.

“Throughout this whole ordeal, she Karrine has been trying to drum up attention for herself by putting lies out there online,” says McCrary. “While I have always gone through the proper legal channels, and treated Karrine with nothing but love, she has handled her business differently – by creating situations that do not reflect the truth. Her allegations have no merit at all.

“I’m breaking my silence now for the first time in order to clear my name and let people know that Karrine’s claims are completely false,” says the actor.

“I never beat up Karrine, but because of her allegations, I have lost a number of acting-job opportunities,” he adds.

“Mrs. Steffans has no comment pending the outcome of Mr. McCrary’s battery case with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, stemming from this incdent. Nor does she have knowledge of any restraining orders or subsequent hears today or on any other date,” said Steffans’ rep.

Steffans blocks McCrary’s car and pounds on the trunk as McCrary tries to leave the L.A. garage, McCrary tells BlogTalkRadio.

(1) Steffans blocks McCrary’s car and pounds on the trunk as McCrary tries to leave the L.A. garage, McCrary tells BlogTalkRadio.

Having jumped on the trunk of McCrary’s car, Steffans begins pounding on his read window, trying to smash it, as he pulls slowly out of the garage, according to McCrary.

(2) Having jumped on the trunk of McCrary’s car, Steffans begins pounding on his rear window, trying to smash it, as he pulls slowly out of the garage, according to McCrary.

Steffans continues trying to smash McCrary’s windshield as he continues trying to evade her, says McCrary.

(3) Steffans continues trying to smash McCrary’s windshield as he continues trying to evade her, says McCrary.


Nikki Rocks the Podcamp

July 17, 2008
Nikki Starr

Nikki Starr

BlogTalkRadio’s own Nikki Starr will be speaking at PodCamp Boston on Saturday July 19th. Her session is called “Becoming Part of the Conversation- Using a live podcast to allow your readers to ‘become part of the conversation’” and begins at 11:15 a.m. EST.

If you’re attending PodCamp Boston or in the area, do stop by and show your support. I can’t think of anyone more qualified to talk about how to engage listeners in conversation.

Knock ‘em dead, Nikki.


Lots Going on Today at BlogTalkRadio!!

July 17, 2008
Bob Guiney

Bob Guiney

Today is one of those amazing days when there’s so much going on, I don’t know what to choose for the blog! So I’ll just keep adding until my fingers get tired.

I think it’s safe to say you need to keep close to us today because you don’t want to miss any of these killer segments:

Former Bachelor Bob Guiney is on Buzzworthy Radio today at 9:00 p.m. EST to talk about his new show on TLC Date My House, his stints on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and his hosting duties for The View , and Super Soap Weekend in Orlando.

Hosts, you won’t want to miss BTRInsider today at 4:30 p.m. EST. Call in to promote your blog or discuss tips for bringing in listeners. You can count on me tuning in!

Former prosecutor and current author Vincent Bugliosi will talk about his sensational book “The Prosecution of George Bush For Murder” with D’Antoni and Levine today at 5:30 p.m. EST. The Nation called it “a scathing indictment of the President and his Administration but also a blueprint for holding him criminally accountable.” Nothing like a little evening controversy, eh?

Joe Pistone, the real Donnie Brasco is on hand to talk about his newest book, “Unfinished Business.” Check out Mr. Media Interviews at 2:00 p.m. EST to listen in.

Dennis Kucinich

Dennis Kucinich

U.S. Rep. (and former Democratic presidential candidate) Dennis Kucinich is also dropping by to talk with Mr. Media this afternoon at 1:00 EST to talk about his book “The Courage to Survive.”

There’s never a dull moment with Shaun O’Mac and today is no exception as he talks with actor Josh Hamilton and director John Jeffcoat about their new film Outsourced.

Author & former COO of MicroAge, a Fortune 500 company & now President of Manton Advisory Services Inc, Jim Manton shares secrets for embracing change with courage & passion, and how to build a purpose-driven career with Wayne Hurlbert at 8:00 p.m. EST.

Don’t miss FlyLady today at 2:00 p.m. EST. You’ll want to stop in early to chat because the phones light up quickly. There’s always an energetic chat session happening, so you’re never listening alone!

There’s more. A lot more. I’ll try and bring you more highlights, but in the mean time check out our On Air Schedule to see a comprehensive list of all of today’s great segments. Don’t forget, if you miss the live broadcast, you can catch the stream or download on demand.

Have a good day, friends.