News: For the first time, Nick Cannon addresses Mariah Carey's mental state & their marriage

In recent days, a number of quotes have been attributed to Nick Cannon regarding his split from Mariah Carey; specifically ones attacking the singer's mental state and her abilities as a parent. And although these make for gripping tabloid fodder, there's one problem: Nick says they're completely false.
The America's Got Talent host took to Twitter on Wednesday with a lengthy series of tweets dispelling the onslaught of rumours directed at him, Mariah, and their six-year marriage.
Here's the transcript:
"I have personally been absent from social media for the past few months for obvious reasons but I feel the need to finally speak up. During this challenging time for me and my family it saddens me that the media can be such evil bottom feeders. Because my family & I haven't been forthcoming with personal information, people are quick to paint negative pictures and spread rumours. For the record I NEVER have, nor will I make a statement regarding my marriage....
"So whatever your favorite gossip outlet is reporting has been created within their own imagination. At this difficult time I would ask all civilized people to please respect my family and this process...
"What infuriates me most is to hear people slander @MariahCarey. I will forever be indebted to her for blessing me with our children. I will always love her unconditionally for this and so much more. @MariahCarey is an amazing mother and I trust her wholeheartedly. So to see false reports in the media stating otherwise is absurd! While I would like to remain silent I can no longer allow this to happen. I love @MariahCarey and that will never change!!!
"If the media wants to portray me as the bad guy that's fine. But it is unfair to drag innocent people into the equation. Others have lives, families, and careers, and for the media to slander them is downright evil and illegal. I apologize to anyone who's gotten caught up in this unwarranted drama...
"BTW Shouts out to the so called "sources"! I hope the check was worth it. Don't worry about my life, worry about why you're worried about my life! And finally, "Trouble in Paradise" is the dumbest phrase I've ever heard! I would never say that sh*t."
Nick closed out his statement with one final tweet:

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming... #radiosilence
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) September 3, 2014