What charges did the Family Matters actor plead to?

The actor pleaded no contest to five felony charges related to unpaid child support.

Where was the Family Matters actor arrested?

The actor was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol at the U.S.-Mexico border.

When will the Family Matters actor be sentenced?

The actor is scheduled for sentencing in February 2026.

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Family Matters Star's Child Support Case Resolved

9 Dec

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Summary

Actor pleaded no contest to five felony charges related to child support.
He was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border on an out-of-state warrant.
Sentencing is scheduled for February 2026, with release granted Monday.

Family Matters Star's Child Support Case Resolved

A television actor, widely recognized for his role on the 1990s sitcom Family Matters, has entered a no-contest plea to five felony charges stemming from alleged unpaid child support. The actor, aged 49, was released from jail on Monday, December 8, after his plea. This development comes after his arrest in October by U.S. Border Patrol at the U.S.-Mexico border on an active out-of-state felony warrant.

Prosecutors had argued the actor posed a flight risk, a concern amplified by his previous arrest while attempting to enter Mexico. His legal representative asserted that the resolution aims to correct a "misleading narrative" and reaffirms his dedication to his child. The actor's defense team highlighted that the plea allows him to address the situation and move forward, emphasizing the importance of family.