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.

Following his arrest and subsequent extradition from California, the actor was held pending a judge's decision on bail. He is now set to return to court for sentencing in February 2026. His public defender indicated he was in Mexico at the time of his arrest to engage in charity work building houses.