#VIRAL - Ex-girlfriend of millionaire businessman filmed 'beating herself up' as bitter legal row escalates

Ex-girlfriend of millionaire businessman filmed 'beating herself up' as bitter legal row escalates over abuse claims Lawyers for a millionaire businessman embroiled in a bitter legal battle with his ex-fiancée have released video footage of the woman appearing to hit herself amid claims he beat her up. Scott Mitchell was previously accused by ex Mary Hunt of physical and psychological abuse, telling reporters she suffered a black eye at the hands of the beauty products mogul. Now Mr Mitchell's legal team have published security footage from inside the couple's Tampa Bay home, seemingly showing Ms Hunt having a meltdown and beating herself up. Amber Heard says Johnny Depp's charity donations should mean he pays DOUBLE to honour divorce settlement Todd FosterScott Mitchell's legal team say the video shows Mary Hunt striking herself in the areas in which she accused him of hitting her The clip shows Ms Hunt sitting on a bed and shouting, before striking herself several times around the face and head. Mr Mitchells' attorney Todd Foster said the footage was proof his client did not strike Ms Hunt. He told Fox 13 : "The explanation for the black eye is now very different. "There is no evidence that he ever beat her. This video now demonstrates that she is striking herself in the same area of the face and head that they allege Scott struck her.” Todd FosterTrial by CCTV: Video evidence from both sides is expected to feature prominently Mr Mitchell, 45, is chief executive of Simply Organic Beauty, which makes naturally-sourced salon and beauty products. He is suing 29-year-old Ms Hunt, 29 and her parents, claiming she stole more than $2m worth of jewellery after the couple split last summer. Actress dumped by husband before her mastectomy posts defiant photos of her breast cancer scars Ms Hunt was charged with grand theft in October. Although no trial date has been set, video evidence from both sides is expected to feature prominently. Police handoutMary HuntMary Hunt Mr Mitchell's lawyers have previously produced CCTV footage allegedly showing Ms Hunt stealing valuables from his mansion. But Ms Hunt's lawyers have contested the images, hiring a video expert who suggested the footage could have been doctored. Ms Hunt's legal team have also released private security footage, showing Mr Mitchell having an angry meltdown on his drive way, in an attempt to demonstrate his fiery temperment. Naked selfie fan wants divorce to marry boyfriend of 21 days but stubborn ex refuses on Jeremy Kyle Ms Hunt previously spoke out about her relationship with Mr Mitchell, claiming he made her "a prisoner of my own mind". She said: "He's a psychopath. "I think he's just sick, and he can't help it, but I don't know why he's doing this. I did anticipate his doing something, and I knew it was going to be a lot more extreme than before."

• 2016-09-01T03:48:58+00:00
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