'She hit me': Rep. Alan Grayson denies wife's allegations [video]

NBC News’ Frank Thorp managed to catch up with Rep. Alan Grayson Tuesday night to get the congressman’s side of the story regarding a domestic incident. “It’s not an incident at all,” Grayson said.

Caught up w/ @AlanGrayson after votes…denies wife's allegations: "It simply isn’t the way she described it…She hit me, and I retreated."

— John R Parkinson (@jparkABC) March 5, 2014

The brief interaction is consistent with a statement released by Grayson’s office.

Rep Grayson spox says he “firmly denies Ms. Grayson’s frivolous accusations" of domestic abuse. "These allegations are absolutely false,"

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 4, 2014

Rep Grayson's office: It was Ms. Grayson who physically attacked the Congressman as he attempted to visit with his children.

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 4, 2014

Grayson's office: Ms. Grayson’s behavior has become increasingly erratic, and she has demonstrated an alarming disconnect from reality.

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 4, 2014

Rep Grayson spox on domestic violence accusation: Congressman Grayson would like to emphasize that this is a private family matter.

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 4, 2014

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