Joplin attorney Terence Prigmore was attacked while serving as a mediator in a child custody hearing Wednesday, according to a probable cause statement filed today in Jasper County Circuit Court.
The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed a first-degree assault (special victim) charge against Bradley Phillip McDaniel (DOB 1970), Carl Junction. An arrest warrant was issued for McDaniel with no bond, but there's no indication that he's in custody.
From the probable cause statement:
On 11/12/2025 I, Officer Connell was dispatched to 2727 E. 32nd Street Suite 5 in reference to a physical disturbance. A male identified as Bradley McDaniel had reportedly attacked an attorney mediator who was sitting in on a child-custody meeting. The victim was identified as Terence Prigmore. A female identified as Alicia Michael witnessed the incident.Alicia advised Bradley had "attacked" Terence but throwing him against a wall and punching him in the head several times.
Terence initially refused medical services but later went to a local hospital. Terence was found to have a head injury from the assault.
Terence initially refused medical services but later went to a local hospital. Terence was found to have a head injury from the assault.
The case was investigated by the Joplin Police Department
The sad truth is that Bradley Phillip McDaniel, who may be a good father or not (I have no idea), may now lose the custody of his children, because of his actions. I am not condoning his physical violence and if he has an issue with that then the best situation of his children has to come first.
ReplyDeleteChild custody cases are an extremely emotional situation and especially men need to allow cool heads to prevail. Men have never really been in a favored situation when it comes to divorce or custody. The courts have usually favored the women causing bias, stress, and resentment of the judicial system. What we need to do is give parents true Joint Custody - 50% time with the Fathers and 50% time with the Mothers. All Bills, Medical, Dental, General Expenses needs to be split - everyone pay their fair share - why isn't this done, because the courts favor Mothers over Fathers and Fathers then have to support the child - through child support with the Mother and also pay when the child is with the Father - WHY? The Statistics do not Lie!
The percentage of fathers who receive full custody in the U.S. varies depending on the data source and how "full custody" is defined, but it is significantly less common than joint custody or mothers receiving primary custody. Some sources state that fathers are granted custody in about 18% of cases, while others indicate the number is even lower, around 17.5% in a 2016 study
Dear 1122, Your comments are short sided, uninformed, and overall, just plain irrational. How on earth could you give 50% to any parent who is abusive and unequipped to be an even average parent? You might want to rethink and do a deeper dive into the social/familial dynamic of dysfunction in families today before handing over a child to a parent that could cause more trauma than the separation of parents itself.
DeleteFathers pay to be Fathers in the current system. THOUSANDS of dollars for GAL’s, attorneys and judges to be bias towards mothers even when a good father wants to be involved and have 50/50. Equal shared parenting should be automatic unless legitimate reasons and not just “mother” concerns. If it takes a court order for a father to see his child. The father is not the issue it’s the alienating mother. Maybe do a deep dive into statistics bc kids without fathers DO WORSE statistically, period.
DeleteIn 2023 Missouri became a 50/50 presumptive/default joint custody state. In my personal experience with a Jasper County child custody case, the father (a despicable excuse for a human being with a long history of abusive behavior toward women and his other child) was granted joint custody.
DeleteWell I don't know the man either and I don't know whether he's a good father or not but I can tell you the child custody situation through CPS cases is unbelievable and the why and do all kinds of things and if you relying on anything officer connell says I can tell you do not trust him whatsoever I've had my own personal experience with him and I have the video to prove it and he is a tyrant and will have you arrested just for asking if they have their video cameras on their body cams That's what kind of tyrant he is so don't trust him he's a bad guy! And some people need punched in their head when they're violating the law and they get away with it some people will take it that far but they shouldn't take it that far because all that does is give them real ammunition to use against you but some people feel like they've been violated to the point they need to take it that far and that's how people get assaulted! I'm not going to assault anybody because I'm not going to give them ammunition to use against me broccoli they're going to have to use everything they can underhanded and dirty against me because I'm not going to violate the law while I expose them for their dirt and if you're involved with CPS or any of the agencies involved with CPS you know what kind of dirt I'm talking about you sickos! All of your families need to know that every family vacation that your children's college educations birthday parties and gifts anniversary parties etc we're all paid for on the lives of little children who are unlawfully removed for their caring and loving families without any proof of abuse or neglect off the financial funding from the federal government you know who I'm talking to and you know all about it so I don't need to explain it and if you don't know you should investigate because millions of dollars is going into states all across this nation for children to be removed from their own families and put with other families so the steak and benefit from federal funding that's the facts folks
DeleteMen don't get custody because they don't fight for it. Studies show that when men ask for custody, they are favored. The truth is that men don't want to be primary parents. Stop blaming women because men want to do the bare minimum parenting.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, if this is the kind of behavior this man exhibits when frustrated or otherwise not getting his way, it shows exactly why he shouldn't receive any custody.
"As for how judges rule on custody, a study on gender bias in Massachusetts courts showed that even as far back as 1990, fathers who actively sought physical custody of their children won either primary or joint custody over 70% of the time."
Source: https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/divorce/for-men/divorce-for-men-why-women-get-child-custody-over-80-time
547, I know a couple amazing fathers who have spent thousands of dollars fighting to get custody of their children. The courts favor the mother (even if the mother is unfit). The fathers are hard working, law abiding citizens who want more for their children then the mother was providing. Not all men "don't want to be the primary parent"
DeleteI have seen courts leave children with their mothers who are known drug addicts and have left their children home alone to fend for themselves so they can get their next fix. While the father kept fighting for more than their weekend visit or every other holiday.
Maybe the attorney deserved it? It was in his office, not at a hearing. Maybe the attorney used "fighting words" and deserved to get popped in the head. The fact they charged him with a Class A Felony with a No Bond warrant demonstrates the PA's office is willing to overcharge when an alleged victim is an attorney but drags their feet when any other alleged victims is just an an Average Joe.
ReplyDeleteI happen to know, informally, both of these individuals and, frankly, I can see Terry needing popped in the face a few times. McDaniel is FOS, at least in my dealings with him, but I've never heard of him being prone to violence.
Agree with the over charges because it wasn’t premeditated and I believe that is law but I could be wrong. Class B felony, yes I can see that. As far as the attorney goes, I’ve had the pleasure or displeasure of meeting him and he is an arrogant ass!!! I can see him provoking someone. As far as I’m concerned, it’s about time he was put in his place!!!
DeleteNo. What is wrong with all of you? No one deserves to be punched several times in the head in an office setting. Anyone who does that should be arrested and charged. Short of threatening language, no type of words justify violence against senior citizens.
DeleteUpon reading the probable cause: where is the life threatening element that is required in a first degree assault? A head injury could be anything. What kind of head injury? Was he hospitalized? Is he in a coma? First degree assault is basically an attempted murder and this seems like a typical tactic the Jasper county Prosecutor does by aiming high to settle for lesser charge. And that is if she even files charges. Plus it’s an election year where she’s going to lose to Mike Robert’s. I’d say this guy is being used as a political pawn. I don’t trust the current Jasper county PA.
ReplyDeleteThere is a reason they call him Prickmore
ReplyDeleteSo very true!! Totally agree
DeleteKurtis Droppa, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.
ReplyDeleteDean G. Dankelson
These fools gave a rapist 120 day treatment if he passes he’s free. This is what these fools think of the citizens, notice they try to go over the top for one of their own…..
I’m sure this the Brad McDaniels that I’m acquainted with. He’s a little unbalanced. I’m not at all surprised.
ReplyDeleteThe attorney has health issues and could have been injured because of that.
Having been divorced, I wasn’t happy with the opposing attorney, but I never considered assaulting them.
As far as the commenter who said maybe the attorney needed punched. See what happens here, if you want to go prison, go ahead.
By the way, he was a mediator appointed by the court, doesn’t sound like he was hired by the mother.
ReplyDeleteAnother fine resident of Carl Junction who worked as a police officer and was hired by Delmar Haase. Birds of a feather.
ReplyDeleteHe worked at the department before I went there. Applied and was not allowed to test. I’m not taking blame for him. Get your facts straight and quit hiding behind anonymous.
DeleteHe worked prior to my service. He applied and I refuse to let him rest. I’m not responsible for him working there.
DeleteGet em Delmar! -Fisk
DeleteI have had to deal with this heartless, unemotional, lying sack. He deserves everything he gets. Most worthless attorney in this town.
ReplyDelete5:08, I wasn't talking about Bradley Phillip McDaniel, I was talking about the rest of the Fathers, not knowing what kind of man Bradley Phillip McDaniel, is but good Fathers who want to see and be part of their Child's Life. Men can raise Children just as well as Women, but the Courts have always looked down on Men and held Biases against them.
ReplyDeleteDo you want to know what Joint Custody for Good Fathers was just prior to 2023 - and probably still is - The standard child visitation for fathers often included alternating weekends, a weekday visit, and alternating holidays. Many standard visitation agreements provide for the non-custodial parent (often the father) to have the child every other weekend, from Friday evening to Sunday evening, along with a mid-week overnight or daytime visit during the week - That is 3 to 4-Days out of 14-Days does that sound 50/50 - Equal in any way - It isn't maybe that is Female Math - Illogical? Yet, if both Parents worked - the Man still got only this 3 to 4-Days out of 14-Days - WHY, so they could pay more alimony and child support - while to pay for her lifestyle - If it is truly to be Fair - Joint Custody - must include Equal Time with Each Parent - All Insurance, Medical, Dental, Childs Expense, Etc., is to be split Equally for the Child - Neither Party should Support the Other - If everything was Split Even - Why would you need Child Support - Since the Child would be at both Parents the same amount of time - but this does not happen and is why the court continues to make the Men Pay Child Support -
So 5:08 - Don't talk about BS if you do not know what the "F"lying you are talking about. There are a lot of Great Father's who have spent $$$ Thousands and have been shafted by the Judicial System and their Ex's - these Men want to spend time with their kids - right here in Jasper, Newton, and McDonald Counties. So, 5:08 take your short sided comments and deposit those underneath whatever number of folds you have.
I bet you 5:08, if this was truly a discussion on Divorce and Joint Custody - You would be Blasted as most that think Men in Divorce get a Fair and Equal Agreement in Custody - - If it was Truly 50/50 Agreements by the Courts - No Child Support would be needed - since most Good Fathers would be willing to Split all Costs - - Not just send Money to an Ex - and let them spend it with No Accountability - and Not Knowing if it was Truly Spent on their Children - Which happens all the Time -
How many times - Have I and other Men tried and gone back to court to get Equal Time or even additional days to visit our children - THIS IS WHAT WAS CLASSIFIED AS JOINT CUSTODY - 3-4 Days out of every 14. Always asking the Ex for additional Time, yet there was always an excuse, always being notified of things in my child's life after the fact, this is what occurs to punish the men, which hurts the children in the long run.
ReplyDeleteThis is why Joint Custody is not 50/50 - Never has - Never will be. There are bad Fathers as well as bad Mothers - but the Children should not be the pawns - If a good Father wants access and to be part of the Child's Life the Court should recognize that and see it happens - - If you truly want Joint Custody with everything being 50/50 - then Equal Time for both Parents, Equal Expenses to be paid by both Parties - - Then there would be - No Need for Child Support - everyone would split costs for Health Insurance, Medical, Dental, Misc. Expenses - Since the Parent would pay for the Child Expenses - Food Clothing, Etc., while the Child is with them - SO SIMPLE - Yet this would never fly - since the Children are used as Pawns for Money - with No Accountability of Expenses by the Mother - - Just like every Governmental Program - NO ACCOUNTABILITY -
Child mediators are becoming a scam in Missouri. My brother has paid over 15 grand in Lawrence County for mediator services, with no end in sight. The mediator is a sub par attorney with an unproductive "family" law office.
ReplyDeletePlus Alimony should only be given for a short period of time - just like any program, No one should support any able bodied person - so let's give Joint Custody equal 50/50 Time and Expense - NO CHILD SUPPORT - Since both Parents will have the Child an Equal Amount of Time and then Split - Healthcare, Dental, or Other Expenses - Both Parents are responsible for their Equal Share and limited Alimony - for 1-2 Years Maximum - No Lifetime Support - this is the trouble our Country has gotten into with SNAP, EBT, Section 8, Food Stamps - we have made Generational Users of the System - Never having to go to Work or Extend their Education or Training - because they are living off the Hardworking Taxpayers - OMG 42-Million People using the System - Some may truly need it but 47-Million People - This is Ridiculous , There is a lot of Fraud - With NO ACCOUNTABILITY AND MILLIONS OF ILLEGAL ALIENS - - STOP THIS WASTEFUL SITUATION....
ReplyDeleteHey 1140, get a grip on your lose lips and lack of knowledge on this subject. You have nothing to intellectually argue because your argument is irrational and insane. Yes, there are fathers who deserve more time and are thoughtful loving parents. Your argument sounds like all men deserve a true 50/50.......wrong 1140. If you knew how to read you would find that the TR regularly publishes court documents demonstrating that there's many POS fathers who don't deserve even supervised visitation. Wisen up 1140 and smell the roses. Reality awaits you.
DeleteWe always love talking about the POS fathers, don’t forget their are plenty of POS mothers
Delete325 THE PPPP STRIKES AGAIN with more racist rightwing nut worldview!
Delete5:22AM, You sound just like another angry Karen. Men have rights too - there are just as many good men as good women - maybe you have not had that opportunity, but it probably stims from you attitude on men. And for you information I have plenty of experience with the court biases for men - belong to several groups for Father's Rights and Grandparent's Rights - so it shouldn't even be an argument - If a man is a good Father - Why shouldn't it be Full Joint Custody - 50/50 - Neither the Mother or Courts should have any problem with that - DO YOU THINK THAT IS HOW IT REALLY WORKS - NO - SO BE QUIET AND GO SIT IN THE CORNER - - AND STOP BEING A MAN HATER...
ReplyDeleteDear 1141, (PPPP) first of all, learn how to spell, a 5th grader does better. Reading your meandering malarkey is like using rip saw as a toothbrush. You have a maga view of reality which means you possess minimal understanding of what is true. Please continue to humor us with your putrid rightwing pontificating BS. Its a distraction from the authoritarian takeover we're in the middle of.
DeleteAs for you 9:24AM, You Liberal Leftist Democratic, Woke, DEI, CRT, Pronoun Shamer, WONC - "Woke No Commentor", your standard tag line, everyone is racist when faced with the TRUTH AND THE FACTS - GO BACK TO YOUR BASEMENT AND WAIT FOR YOUR GOVERNMENT STIPEND...
ReplyDeleteIf you don’t like the current Judges, then do your research before the next election. Want to change the legislation having to do with parental rights, do your research instead of just voting party line. Also, probably need to know the person that you are marrying really well before getting married. The first 6 months of dating, a person can hide a lot of baggage, this is true on both sides. The next year and half will truly tell you who the person is. Watch how this person handles conflicts, whether personal or work. If they are the type that goes for the jugular, you will have a front row seat to know how they will be if you separate and/or divorce. It’s up to each of you to decide if this person is who you are willing to marry. Of course, if you’re the one who decides to cheat and cause all the ugliness, then you get what you get. Also sexual protection is needed by both parties, so you can’t complain if prior to marriage, a surprise comes along and then you have an obligation. Truth is like a pancake, there is two sides to every story. Make your children the priority irregardless, they are the only truly innocent ones in all cases. Do better, be better.
ReplyDelete523 "The PPPP". Please find some new and original rebuttal material. You sound more like you just walked out of a very partisan 5th grade civics class.
Delete10:14 Thank you!!!
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