USATODAY: In case you’ve missed the latest rounds in the Palin family saga, the gloves have come off in the scrap involving Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, daughter Bristol and lovechild daddy Levi Johnston.

Appearing on the Tyra Banks Show, Johnston said Bristol Palin “doesn’t want me around, I don’t think.” Johnston, 19, said former fiance Bristol,18, sometimes allows him to see their 4-month-old son Tripp “but won’t let me take him anywhere.”

The Palin family knew what was coming and has lashed out at Johnston for talking to Banks about his sex life and other family matters without their permission. They released a statement in advance of the show’s airing.

“We’re disappointed that Levi and his family, in a quest for fame, attention and fortune, are engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and even distortion of their relationship,” spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton said in statement.

Here’s a snippet of Johnston talking about safe sex. And Us magazine has the section on Johnston’s relationship with Bristol.

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