Actress LisaRaye and her Turks and Caicos Premier husband Michael Misick have released a pair of dueling press releases following their biting brawl on the Caribbean island on Wednesday. The couple are in the early stages of a divorce following rumors of rape and infidelity targeted at Michael.

In a statement released Thursday, Michael says:

“Last night LisaRaye, her cousin Phillip Travis, and her publicist Lynn Jeter assaulted the guard at the Premier’s home, proceeded to ransack the house, and then assaulted the Premier and his sister. As the result of her assault on them, both the Premier and his sister were taken to the hospital with injuries and later released. The Premier at no time had any physical contact with LisaRaye.”

“It is public knowledge that the couple has been separated for months, and LisaRaye has no lawful right to be in the residence. Her conduct yesterday clearly contradicts her stated commitment to dissolve the marriage amicably.”

LisaRaye released her own statement, claiming it was Michael who attacked and adding that she has every right to enter the mansion.

“It is with great sadness that I have to announce that my husband and I have separated. Last night, Wednesday August 13, 2008, an attempt was made by and on behalf of my husband to first prevent my entry into our home and then, later, to make me leave our home by force. It was necessary for me to receive medical treatment for injuries suffered and in relation to those injuries I shall continue to assist the police force with its inquiries.”

“Although I have always been a supportive wife even in light of the very serious allegations currently pending against the Premier, there are limits even for me…..”