Man Admits He Threatens Wife With Divorce As ‘A Showstopper’

Chris says his wife, Pepper, is jealous of other women. He claims she constantly accuses him of cheating, spies on him at work, and has chased after him on the freeway.

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Pepper denies spying on Chris but claims her husband tries to create jealousy. She says that in the 14 years they’ve been married, he’s threatened to divorce her multiple times.

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“This is my third marriage, and I do not want to get divorced,” she says.

“I use divorce as a weapon. A showstopper. My grand finale,” admits Chris, adding, “I’m tired of it.”

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Chris says he loves his wife but admits he’s been both verbally and physically abusive toward Pepper and has threatened her life in the past. He also claims she once fired a gun during an argument.

When Dr. Phil asks, “Did you point a gun at him,” what is Pepper’s response?

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