Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Los Angeles Times has reported that former NBA star Dennis Rodman is facing contempt charges for owing over $800,000 in back child support.
Labels: Child Support, Civil Contempt, Pro Athletes
Monday, April 05, 2010
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Labels: Pro Athletes, Responsibility
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Alabama is no longer Missing, but Maryland is still missing
Former court clerk Brad Morris has been charged with embezzlement. And several former officials -- Sheriff Howard Wells, supervisor Donald Betenbaugh and tax assessor Willie Randall Jr. -- face various federal charges.
Union's former mayor and zoning administrator have served federal prison time for bribes.
Jets star and former University of Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards is being sued for child support by a former contestant on "America's Next Top Model," the New York Post
reported Friday.
Edwards reportedly fathered a child with Nik Pace, who's suing for up to $70,000 a month.
The Post quoted Pace's lawyer, Raoul Felder, as saying Edwards tried to be recognized as the father in Georgia, where child support payments would likely be lower. Pace is suing in New York."Braylon had tried to get the case litigated in Georgia because they are traditionally less generous with child support payments," Felder told the Post. "It's a cold, calculated act to pay less money."
Edwards, 26, doesn't see it that way, at all. "Braylon is a proud father who has loved and supported his child since before he was born," Edwards' lawyer, Randy Kessler, told the Post. "He filed in June to declare himself the legal father and she objected."
Labels: Child Support, Institutional Mismanagement, Misconduct, Pro Athletes, Problems at DSS
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Labels: "Deadbeat Dads", Pro Athletes
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Frankly, we were a little surprised to happen upon Top 10 Athletes Who Are Deadbeat Dads. It did not surprise us that men do not support their children or that pro athletes seem to father an inordinate number of illegitimate children. What surprised us was the allegation that Carl Malone impregnated a thirteen-year old child when he was in college and that he is only one of a number of multi-millionaires who provide absolutely no support for some of their children. After all, it is not like these guys do not have the financial wherewithal to reduce their financial exposure through negotiation, so they should at least pay something. And apparently, lawyers even specialize in this area as evidenced by the article Negotiating The Professional Athlete’s Child Support Obligations.
Labels: "Deadbeat Dads", Child Support, Pro Athletes
Friday, March 13, 2009
EX-NFL PLAYER--NINE CHILDREN WITH NINE DIFFERENT WOMEN AND CAN'T PAY SUPPORT
The New York Times reports With Nine Mouths to Feed, Travis Henry Says He’s Broke. According to the article, "Henry argued that, within the context of richly paid athletes, he was not out of line. He contended that he owned no more than three vehicles at once and figured he had spent $250,000 on jewelry. 'That ain’t a lot,' he said. Nevertheless, he was hoping to pawn some jewelry to pay off one of many debts and gain freedom."
It's hard to feel sorry for a guy who received $25 million contract in 2007, even if he was cut last year by the Denver and "only" $6.7 million. On the other hand, maybe he should contact the folks at http://www.paternityfraud.com/ for some assistance. Or maybe he should move to South Carolina, "Friend of the Deadbeat Dad." Or maybe he should have been a basketball player and could have managed to go ten years without paying support.
All kidding aside, both the NFL and the Denver Broncos have some culpability here too. They had to have been aware of Mr. Henry's procreation addiction and should have, at the very least, with-held a portion of his wages to insure he was able to meet his obligations to his children.
Labels: "Deadbeat Dads", Pro Athletes, Responsibility
Thursday, February 28, 2008
We do not mean to pick on anyone. But, this appears to be the height of irresponsibility. Something is terribly wrong with our society when these are the folks whom we emulate.
Labels: Pro Athletes, Responsibility
Saturday, May 14, 2005
The Associated Press reported on Friday that former NBA player and College All-American Ralph Sampson was arrested Friday in Atlanta on two felony counts of failing to pay court-ordered child support. It is alleged that Sampson failed to keep up with child support for a daughter in Falmouth, Virginia and that he owes more than $6,000 to that daughter. Sampson is also charged with failing to comply with a 1988 order that he pay $1,500 a month in child support for a daughter in Alexandria, Virginia and that, as of April 30, Sampson owed more than $247,500
Sampson, 44, faces a maximum possible sentence of two years in prison and a fine of $250,000 on each charge if convicted. A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted him on May 4.
According to the AP, “Court documents in the 2003 case showed Sampson was paid $539,060 in 1999 and $134,765 in 2000 by the Sacramento Kings.”
All other issues aside, we wonder how this matter managed to become a federal case. After all, Mr. Sampson is 7 feet 4 inches tall and he has apparently not paid support to one of the children for a period in excess of ten years. Surely, authorities could have found him before now. If it takes ten years to find a guy who is on TV and is 7 feet 4 inches, what hope do regular folks have of collecting their support? And what do Mr. Sampson’s shenanigans do for the Average Joe who finds himself behind on his child support obligations and before a judge?
Labels: "Deadbeat Dads", Child Support Collection, Pro Athletes
