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Michael Lohan is denying he physically abused ex-fiancee Kate Major. In fact, Lindsay's dad claims Kate made up the entire story because "she wants money and she's jealous of the women in my life."

Papa Lohan tells X17online exclusively:

    "Kate's story keeps changing because it didn't happen. I never punched her or choked her with a towel as was reported. During that supposed incident, she put a gash in my arm with her ring or nail. I called the police first, and while I was on the phone with them, she took off in her car to the police station to press charges. The only reason I was arrested is because she got there first. It's bulls**t."


The 50-year-old reality star adds:

    "Now that Celebrity Rehab has wrapped, I'm in a good place right now. As for Kate, we are in the process of gathering evidence and witnesses against her. In doing so, we have discovered HER violent past in high school in Allenwood, Pa. ... including arrests and her violent history with her father."


Michael also tells us Kate stayed at his apartment without his permission while he taped Celebrity Rehab. He adds, "She somehow got a spare key to my place, and I had no idea she was living there."

Calls to Kate Major have not been returned.

As for reports that he has been asking his 24-year-old daughter for money, Michael comes clean. Find out what he told us ... after the jump.