According to Fortune kicked his wife, slammed her against the wall and hit her with a vanity stool at their Stafford home in October 2014.
Gospel singer arrested for assaulting his wife
James Fortune, two time Grammy nominated gospel singer pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife.
James Fortune, Gospel singer sentenced to prison for assaulting his wife
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Following the court hearing, Fortune received five days in jail, five years of probation, and 175 hours of community service.
He has since apologised to his fans on Instagram.
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"Despite the accusations and media embellishments, I am not a supporter of domestic violence," Fortune said.
Below is what the bible says about
1 Peter 3: 7 says, “Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.”
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