90 Day Fiance couple Colt Johnson and Larissa Christina Dos Santos Lima have each broken their silence about Colt's decision to file for divorce from Larissa following their violent Thursday night fight that left both parties bloodied and resulted in Larissa later being arrested for domestic violence.
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"She comes to America with literally nothing. The suitcases she used for travel I provided for her. On her arrival I already had clothes waiting for her to wear and everything she needed to start a basic life in America," he continued in the lengthy caption.
"Over the course of months I continued to provide for her, gave her shelter, food, and supported her wants and dreams. When she wanted a dress or makeup I bought it for her. When she wanted to take ESL classes I found a class for her and drove her."
"When she wanted to go to a gym I took her to every gym in town and eventually she joined two gyms simultaneously. When she needed a doctor, lawyer, therapist I would always do what I could for her."
"My sole mission since her arrival was to see that she was happy, taken care for and nurtured. When she wanted to start her business I gave her a thousand dollars just to start. Every time she was in trouble, I was there."
Larissa -- who was released from jail on bond on Saturday morning using funds her friend Carmen raised from Larissa's Instagram followers via a GoFundMe account -- then responded to Colt's claims in a subsequent series of Instagram Stories postings.
In her postings, Larissa appeared to challenge Colt's claims of his generosity and repeated her prior allegations that Colt had not shared any of the money the couple was paid for filming 90 Day Fiance or made by recording Cameo personalized videos together for their fans.
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"Just a sample of some purchase that they made for me. I do not care because I always shopping at thrift stores. I'm still thankful for everything," Larissa wrote.
"I'm still thankful for everything, I just wish I could have my own credit card, since I was contributing to the household with the money we got from the show and Cameos."
According to a photo Larissa posted showing the couple's Cameo account information, the couple had earned $10,400 by recording 279 personalized videos as of January 4.
RELATED LINK: '90 DAY FIANCE' COUPLES NOWThe rest of the Instagram Stories postings Larissa shared contained screenshots of email receipts for inexpensive clothing and accessories from retailers that appeared to include Fashion Nova and Amazon.com. With the exception of a $14 swimsuit and a red dress that showed a $39-52 price range on Amazon, the clothing items all cost $12 or less.
Prior to rebutting Colt's posting, Larissa had also posted an Instagram Story thanking her followers and confirming she had been released from jail.
"Hello Everyone, I am at my friends house right now, my court day is on Feb 12th," she wrote.
"Thank you all who donated on my go fund me campaign. I raised the money I need! When I feel better I will make a video to thank you and I will mention every single donor! With this money I will be able to pay back my friend who bailed me out and I will also pay for my attorneys fees," Larissa continued in the lengthy posting.
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"It was extremely important to me because I have no income at this moment, once I can't legally work yet and I can't start my business. I also never had access or any control of the money we made on the show and with the cameos. They did buy to me some girl stuff so I could use on the show."
"Also, I want to thank everyone who [took] time to investigate the domestic violence episode and found a 'history of long nails'. The truth will come out. Im in peace."
Later on Saturday, Larissa also thanked her followers for helping her "leave this abusive marriage" in an additional Instagram posting.
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"Thank you again for helping me to leave this abusive marriage!"
Colt filed for divorce from Larissa in Clark County Court on Friday, according to court records obtained by Reality TV World. Colt's filing did not list an attorney and was filed "Pro Se," which means he is currently representing himself in the case.
Colt's mom Debbie Johnson -- who ironically, had just publicly gushed about Larissa a few days ago -- is also listed in the court records as having paid the filing's $299.00 court fee.
According to Larissa -- who updated her Instagram followers as well as 90 Day Fiance blogger John Yates via text messages on Thursday night in real time as her fight with Colt was transpiring -- the disturbing incident began when she allegedly found email receipts for pornographic videos Colt had purchased.
Larissa posted screenshots of one receipt in particular on Instagram, trying to prove Colt had bought a "Jacuzzi Sex" video for $59.99.
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Colt's alleged purchases sparked an argument, which then escalated into bloody injuries -- including a large gash on Larissa's cheek, scratches on Larissa's torso, blood smears on Larissa's face, and a cut on the inside of Colt's lip -- and Larissa's eventual arrest.
"Colt called the cops on me we argue," Larissa posted Thursday night on her own Instagram account alongside two photos of her face which had a nasty scratch down her cheek.
In an Instagram Stories video, Larissa showed off her injuries and admitted she scratched Colt, but only in alleged self defense.
"Colt called the cops on me. I am going to be deported. I just scratched him because he was hurting me. As you see, I am really hurt," Larissa said. "But he called the police first."
Larissa continued on Instagram Stories, "Colt argued because many vids he tortured me I need one attorney he called the cops. Please help me he will lie."
Larissa later deleted most of the material she had posted about her altercation with Colt.
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"The cops are here. Please let people know," Larissa apparently told John in a text message.
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John said Larissa asked him to post their private text messages.
"I found him buying pornography. John he's pedophile too," Larissa apparently told John in a text. "He cut off my [signal]."
John also received a photo from someone claiming to be Colt's friend. The picture showed Colt holding his lip down and showing a bleeding cut on inside his mouth.
John then shared a video on Instagram in which Larissa said she was recording herself to prove Colt had sprayed shaving cream all over her arms and clothing.
Larissa alleged in the video Colt had sprayed her with the shaving cream in order to provoke a reaction and make her "crazy." She called him "abusive" as Colt stood in a doorway and repeatedly asked his wife to "stop."
Larissa eventually told John that she had left her shared home with Colt and found safety at her close friend Carmen's house, where she received medical treatment from an EMT.
John revealed Carmen later informed him that Larissa had been arrested.
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On Friday, TMZ reported, citing law enforcement sources, that police initially visited the couple's Las Vegas home after Larissa called the police around 11PM. However Colt was no longer at the home when they arrived.
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However, Colt reportedly denied being responsible for the scratches on Larissa's torso and claimed to be a nail-biter and showed the officers his fingernails, resulting in the police deciding Colt could not have caused the scratches and they had been self-inflicted by Larissa.
Then, after also seeing Larissa already had two previous domestic violence arrests, the officers arrested Larissa.
Before her arrest, Larissa actually took to Instagram and wrote, "I was nervous thinking that I would be arrested today because when I tried to call the cops, Colt [took] my phone and called the cops on me. Thank God, this life of abuse and manipulation is over. I received medical help and I am safe at my friends house."
In addition to the new altercation, John released some disturbing screenshots of alleged text messages between Colt and Larissa on Instagram. Although it's unclear when the messages were exchanged, they show how unhealthy the couple's relationship is.
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Colt allegedly told Larissa that she has no control over what he does or whether he cheat on her. Colt also allegedly swore at Larissa and called her a "c-nt" and "piece of sh-t" among other horrible names.
As 90 Day Fiance viewers are well aware, Larissa previously accused Colt of cheating on her and flirting with multiple women on social media. Colt subsequently owned up to his mistakes and claimed he was going to try to be a better man and fight for his marriage.
Larissa said she will likely be deported back to Brazil because she had already been arrested twice before during her time in the United States.
Larissa was taken into custody back in November 2018 for domestic violence after another huge fight with Colt.
Larissa had also been arrested in June 2018 for domestic battery under similar circumstances -- an off-screen incident that Colt was shown mentioning in the final minutes of 90 Day Fiance's sixth-season finale when it aired on December 30.
While Larissa was charged in the June 2018 incident, the charge was eventually dismissed in October 2018.
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