Just received a call from Tom Harvey at the Salt Lake Tribune.  Obviously the unquenchable desire to spread gossip about me is still growing at the Tribune.  So that my friends, family, and associates can hear it from me first — rather than the most certain false perspectives and foundationless speculation likely to accompany the coming Tribune reports — I will confirm that it is a fact that Michelle asked me for a divorce a few weeks ago.

Without any contention we have worked together to resolve our mutual concerns at every step and complete the divorce processes, paperwork, and legal filings required of us in this situation.  I continue to love and support Michelle for herself and as the mother of our children.  I think our relationship will remain long term and very close.

It is unfortunate but not all that surprising that reporters would consider my family life part of their fodder for promoting gossip.    Given the weak journalistic standards of some in the press, I am not confident that this matter will be accurate so I caution the honest reader that any speculation or public report regarding any of our future plans is premature and uncivil.

I’ve always been very open with those close to me and with the public.  I will continue to be so when appropriate announcements are forthcoming.  In the mean time I hope that my friends, family and associates can all remember, principles govern and time is on the side of truth.

P.S.  A friend just recently commented on how disgusted he was to see the way my “story” is playing out in the media given that he is in a first hand position to see the truths so frequently distorted and contradicted by shoddy reporting.  I responded by telling him, quite candidly, “I knew what I was signing up for when I stepped into the ring.  When you are in the middle of a boxing match you don’t complain that you just got hit in the nose.”

To those with loving and friendly concerns like my friend’s, remember people often judge too hastily and the media seldom gets to the bottom of the truth in the short term.  But, have faith.  Over time, the truth will be laid bare and those who are interested in the truth will be able to see, very clearly, all the answers to their legitimate questions.    We have a long fight ahead of us and are extremely grateful for loyal and faithful friends.

–Rick

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