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Actor Darius McCrary, famed for his role in ‘Family Matters,’ was arrested in San Diego due to a felony warrant regarding unpaid child support. Currently held with no bail, he is set to appear in court soon. McCrary’s legal issues stem from a divorce settlement which mandated monthly child support payments, and his missed court appearance was said to be due to COVID-19. The situation raises important questions about child support obligations and their implications.
San Diego – Darius McCrary, a 49-year-old actor known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the sitcom “Family Matters,” was arrested on October 5 by U.S. Border Patrol agents due to a felony fugitive warrant related to child support issues. McCrary is currently being held in a downtown San Diego jail, with no set bail. His upcoming appearance in San Diego Superior Court is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, where he will face further proceedings regarding the charges.
McCrary’s legal troubles stem from a felony warrant issued in Michigan after he failed to appear in court concerning unpaid child support. This warrant was classified as a “fugitive arrest” according to jail records. In 2019, following a divorce from actress and former Harlem Globetrotter Tammy Brawner, McCrary was ordered to pay a monthly child support amount of $1,366. This total comprises a base payment of $916 alongside an additional $415 designated for childcare costs.
The couple finalized their divorce in February 2019, and Brawner received full legal and physical custody of their daughter, Zoey. As part of their divorce settlement, McCrary was directed to complete classes addressing alcohol or drug abuse and batterers’ intervention within a year. During this time, he was granted monitored visitation rights with his daughter.
In connection with the custody battle, Brawner has made allegations against McCrary, including a claim that he “partially dislocated” Zoey’s arm, along with other instances of alleged child endangerment. The situation has developed amidst ongoing legal disputes about custody and support obligations.
McCrary’s representative has indicated that he was working with a real estate developer on a project to create homes for the homeless in Tijuana, Mexico, when he was arrested. This representative stated that McCrary’s missed court appearance was due to having contracted COVID-19, which hindered his ability to check his PO Box for court notices.
As McCrary prepares for his court date on October 15, his case continues to draw attention, both for its legal implications and for the circumstances surrounding his previous role on television. The actor’s situation highlights the seriousness of child support obligations and the consequences faced when those obligations are not met.
As legal proceedings commence, all eyes will be on the outcomes of McCrary’s court appearances, the implications for his relationship with his daughter, and the ongoing custody battle with Brawner.
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