Missouri Republican Senate Candidate Eric Greitens has been accused of physically abusing his ex-wife and son. The allegations made by Sheena Greitens were first reported by the Associated Press. In a recent court filing, she alleged that Eric Greitens used his political connections to win custody of their children.
Sheena Greitens said in court documents filed as part of the couple’s child custody proceedings that during an argument at their home in 2018, Eric Greitens knocked her down and confiscated her phone, wallet and keys. Eric Greitens has denied the allegations, calling them “baseless” and “fabricated.”
I have faith, and I know that ultimately truth will always prevail. pic.twitter.com/kJidAWkosl
— Eric Greitens (@EricGreitens) March 21, 2022
“I am seeking full custody of my sons, and for their sake, I will continue to pray for their mother and hope that she gets the help that she needs,” Greitens wrote in a statement.
Several candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate against Greitens called for him to drop out. They were joined by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO).
“If you hit a woman or a child, you belong in handcuffs, not the United States Senate,” Hawley wrote on Twitter. “It’s time for Eric Greitens to leave this race.”
Eric Greitens was elected governor of Missouri in 2017 but resigned in June 2018 as he faced accusations of sexual misconduct. Sheena and Eric Greitens split up in 2018 after the resignation.
