Color Me Badd's Bryan Abrams Refutes Reports of Domestic Assault

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – Color Me Badd lead singer Bryan Abrams is saying allegations against him of domestic assault are not true.

Abrams was charged by Honolulu police with harassment, not assault.

"I did not hit my wife," said Abrams. "Reports of me abusing my wife while on tour in Hawaii are highly exaggerated and incorrect. I've learned from past mistakes and would never lay hands on my wife in anger."

Abrams refuted the news reports that he was arrested in Honolulu, Hawaii, for abusing his wife last Tuesday, July 20.

"We were rushing around, trying to get ourselves, our two toddlers, my mother-in-law and all our stuff packed up to go home," said Abrams. "We were running late, feeling pressured. We had a disagreement. And, I am a singer -- I can get loud. But I did not strike Kim."

Abrams' wife, Kimberly Abrams, said no assault took place and she did not press charges against her husband.

"Our trip to Hawaii was amazing but overwhelming," said Kimberly Abrams. "Coordinating a family that includes small children in an entertainment atmosphere can be stressful and very complicated. And when these two worlds collide, it can sometimes result in an unfortunate incident such as this. By the time we were ready to leave, everyone was spread entirely too thin. We had a conflict, yes, but Bryan did not hit me or assault me in any way."

The singer apologized for the confusion and his actions.

"I am so sorry to involve my wife and family in this mess because of my inappropriate reactions to stress," said Abrams. "I also apologize to the guests and staff of the hotel in Waikiki where we stayed."

Abrams also apologized to his fans and said he regrets any disappointment they may feel due to this incident.