Rumors are swirling from the Turks & Caicos islands surrounding LisaRaye and her soon-to-be ex-husband T&C Premiere Michael E. Misisck. Word is LisaRaye was arrested earlier today on the island. I’m not sure what the charges are… maybe one of my T&C connects can forward the details.

For days now rumors had been flying that LisaRaye refused to give up her status as “First Lady” to the Turks & Caicos islands. apparently, it pained her something awful to lose face by allowing someone like Rocsi to take her man.

So I heard she flew back to the island to fight for what was rightfully hers. But LisaRaye neglected to check the official jumpoff handbook which states that you NEVER fight another jumpoff over no d*ck!

I’ll have more details as they develop.

      The confrontation followed allegations from LisaRaye that Rocsi from BET's 106 & Park had been having an affair with Misick and was staying at the mansion last weekend while LisaRaye was in New York. 

       As previously reported, Misick released a statement Tuesday announcing his separation from the TV star. According to Caribbean Net News, LisaRaye returned to the island earlier this week to work out a divorce settlement. But sources told the news outlet that the process had gone very badly from her standpoint. Misick ended up banning his wife from the mansion and she was reportedly forced to stay at a local beach resort.

        On Wednesday night, LisaRaye ignored the alleged ban and confronted Misick at his mansion. The situation turned violent.       

       "He beat her bad," a source told EUR Thursday afternoon. "She came in the same day Rocsi went out, and he had already issued the statement that they were separated. Apparently she went over there and got into the fight. She's now in the hospital.      

       "The sub-story is that he has been under investigation because $57 million dollars is missing from our government. They froze all of his bank accounts. He's getting a separation because he can't afford to get a divorce."

           Misick, according to our source, dispatched his fleet of bodyguards to stand around the perimeter of the hospital to prevent reporters from interviewing LisaRaye about the incident.

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       Although LisaRaye is reportedly hospitalized with injuries, which was said to include bite marks, Misick released a statement Thursday denying that he assaulted his wife, and accused LisaRaye, her cousin and her rep of attacking him.

It read:     

            “Last night LisaRaye, her cousin Phillip Travis, and her publicist Lynn Jeter assaulted the guard at the Premier's home, proceeded to ransack the house, and then assaulted the Premier and his sister. As the result of her assault on them, both the Premier and his sister were taken to the hospital with injuries and later released. The Premier at no time had any physical contact with LisaRaye.       

            "It is public knowledge that the couple has been separated for months, and LisaRaye has no lawful right to be in the residence. Her conduct yesterday clearly contradicts her stated commitment to dissolve the marriage amicably.”

         Several hours later, LisaRaye released the following statement:

        “It is with great sadness that I have to announce that my husband and I have separated.        

        Last night, Wednesday August 13, 2008, an attempt was made by and on behalf of my husband to first prevent my entry into our home and then, later, to make me leave our home by force.

        It was necessary for me to receive medical treatment for injuries suffered and in relation to those injuries I shall continue to assist the police force with its enquiries.

        Whilst it is my sincere wish to avoid unnecessary conflict, I shall not be intimidated, nor shall those individuals whose job it is to protect and represent me.

        I ask that my privacy be respected in these difficult times and I believe that the people of the TCI will understand and support my wish to receive the necessary independent representation from the legal counsel of my choosing. I hope that, in time, the TCI government will come to share that view.       

        Although I have always been a supportive wife even in light of the very serious allegations currently pending against the Premier, there are limits even for me.        

        I continue to have the utmost respect for the people of the TCI who have always shown me kindness and support. I vow to continue my work amongst the people of Turks and Caicos Islands.      

        Until recently I had hoped that I would be able to continue to assist my husband during what will undoubtedly be difficult times ahead for him. I do not wish to have to add to his difficulties.”

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“I like to help people, but I’m here to follow my dreams.”

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