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'Affluenza Teen's Dad, Fred Couch Arrested For Allegedly Choking Girlfriend

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - The father of 'Affluenza Teen' Ethan Couch, Fred Couch was arrested in July for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.

The 53-year-old is accused of choking Brandy Gober with his hands, according to a court document.

Couch has since bonded out.

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Fred Couch, 53 (credit: Tarrant County Jail)

 

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