What would you do?

[Jimbo]

Appreciate all the support. This relationship has been going on since high school and it's no secret has turned mildly violent at times over time. Yesterday's incident I felt was really a matter of stepping way over the line. This wasn't a temper tantrum and break all your CD's and throw a shoe, he really f'd up MY property. Honest to god, the only two people who have ever felt this relationship was a good tjhing were my daughter and the guy, but they fight and argue constantly. The police warned both to stay apart and made apoint to his family and friends do not go after my daughter in any way. Hopefully it's over.

[Raven]

some women are attracted to this type of personality and will often replace
the bad one with a clone ...because of his Badness feature

i have a niece who did this 3 times

the violence was only going to escalate
but i'll bet she can also push his button

[Backbeach Jake]

An ass like that figures no one will do anything and will continue and esculate in their bad behavior until someone does do something. He chose you and yours. And his family wants to get into the act? Document and report everything to the police. I'll bet dollars to donuts that'll he'll do time before it's over and still be crying that he's the victim. You MUST protect yourself. He's a classic bully and needs to be dealt with.

[TheSpecialist]

After seeing what my little sister went through, you did the right thing, but you need to get that restraining order ASAP, take pictures of the damage and bring it with you to court for the restraining order. Then go to small claims court and file a claim against him.

[FishermanTim]

I don't want to sound like I'm defending HIM, but she also needs a talking to. She has to have an understanding that she needs to see him for what he truly is.....a bully. If she won't see facts as facts then she will most likely continue to see him secretly. He will definitely give her a sob-story about how he's a changed man and that it'll never happen again, which is always BS.

The sad ugly truth may also end up with her taking his defense, even after all that has happened. The restraining order may only be applicable to your residence. If she decides that she is going to continue to see this POS, she may also decide to move out, so that she can do what she wants. It's not the best scenario, but I would be prepared for this contingency just in case.

Keep in mind that this is based on MY family past history, and I can't speak for ypu and your daughter. If you have a close family bond she may be more inclined to listen to logic, and do what is bst for her well-being.
I hope it works out best for all involved.

Definitely go after him for the damages!

[Raven]

sound advice TIM