Al Green
U.S. Representative
Democrat
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Record & events
- charge: Green refused to press charges. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- statement: In a sworn deposition in 1982 as part of her divorce filing, Shirley testified that in 1978 while she was five months pregnant, Green beat her with a boot for refusing to have sex. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- statement: Initially, Green denied beating his wife, but under oath in 1982 he admitted to striking her. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- charge: Assault charges Green's former secretary, Linda Wills, filed a $25,000 civil suit against him in 1974. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- charge: The civil suit was dropped because of "conflicting testimony", but in 1975, they settled a $100,000 lawsuit for assault and battery charges. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- charge: In 1977, Green and his former organ player Larry Robinson were arrested for assault on Memorial Day in Irving, Texas. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- charge: They both posted bond on a misdemeanor charge. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- charge: In 1978, Green was charged with assault and battery for allegedly beating a woman unconscious with a tree limb. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
- charge: The charges were dismissed after the woman, who had moved, did not receive a subpoena and therefore missed the court date. (as of 2026-07-18T01:51:26.922Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
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