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Actor Darius McCrary, known for his role in ‘Family Matters,’ has been arrested in San Diego due to a felony fugitive warrant related to unpaid child support. The warrant stems from his failure to appear in court regarding payments mandated in his divorce settlement. McCrary’s representatives claim he missed the court date due to illness while involved in a charitable project in Tijuana, Mexico. He is being held without bail, with a court appearance scheduled soon, as legal troubles over child support continue to plague him.
San Diego – Darius McCrary, a 49-year-old actor best known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the popular sitcom “Family Matters,” was arrested on October 5 by U.S. Border Patrol agents in San Diego. His arrest is linked to a felony fugitive warrant issued from Michigan due to an unresolved child support case.
McCrary is currently being held without bail at a downtown San Diego jail, with a court appearance scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, in San Diego Superior Court. The warrant was issued after McCrary failed to appear in court regarding child support payments ordered as part of his divorce settlement with ex-wife Tammy Brawner.
In 2019, McCrary was instructed to pay $1,366 per month in child support, which included a base amount of $916 and an additional $415 for child-care costs. His missed court appearance empowered authorities to take action, and he was subsequently arrested in connection to the warrant.
This is not the first time McCrary has faced legal troubles concerning child support; he has been arrested on two previous occasions for similar issues. Following their divorce, Brawner was awarded both legal and physical custody of their daughter, indicating the seriousness of their legal struggles.
According to McCrary’s representatives, he was in Tijuana, Mexico, engaged in a charitable project at the time of his arrest. They assert that he missed his court date due to COVID-related complications and that he had received only three days’ notice before the scheduled court date, which he could not attend due to illness.
The couple’s divorce was marked by challenges, including allegations of abusive behavior made by Brawner, which McCrary has consistently denied. Moreover, Brawner alleged instances of harm towards their daughter, accusations which had previously drawn public attention and scrutiny. McCrary has refuted these claims in past statements, maintaining his commitment to his daughter’s well-being.
The sitcom “Family Matters” originally aired from 1989 to 1998, captivating audiences with its diverse storylines that focused on the lives of a middle-class African-American family. McCrary’s portrayal of Eddie Winslow made him a recognizable figure in pop culture, yet his recent legal difficulties have overshadowed his earlier television success.
As McCrary awaits his court date, the developments around his child support situation and personal life continue to unfold, raising concerns about the impact of such legal issues on his career and family stability.
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