"Family Matters" Alum Darius McCrary Released from Jail After Four-Year Battle Over Family and Child Support Issues
Actress Darius McCrary, best known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the classic 90s sitcom "Family Matters," was released from jail two months after being arrested near the US-Mexico border on an outstanding warrant. The arrest was related to a felony charge stemming from his failure to pay child support.
According to sources close to McCrary, the resolution reached in court has finally cleared up the controversy surrounding his personal life. "This resolution allows Mr. McCrary to correct the misleading narrative and put this matter behind him," said his public defender Paulette Loftin.
The charges against McCrary were related to an out-of-state warrant issued by a Michigan court, which accused him of missing a court appearance regarding his failure to pay child support. His representative claimed that the court notice was sent to his post office box and he only had three days to appear in court, which would have allowed him time to address any legitimate concerns he may have had.
However, there is evidence to suggest that McCrary's arrest was not just about the warrant itself but also about a pattern of behavior that has led to multiple run-ins with the law. In November 2023, he was arrested for a second time for failure to pay child support due to an outstanding debt of $52,788.04.
Furthermore, there have been allegations of physical abuse against McCrary's youngest child. In 2017, his former third wife Tammy Brawner accused him of dangling her daughter over a boiling pot of water, while the following year, she claimed that he dislocated their then-2-year-old daughter's arm.
Despite these allegations, McCrary has consistently denied them, stating that they were orchestrated by Brawner. However, it seems that the resolution reached in court has brought some closure to his personal life and allowed him to move forward from this difficult period.
As for now, McCrary will be sentenced in February after entering a no-contest plea to all five felony charges related to the warrant. His representative announced that he would address the allegations made against him at the sentencing hearing.
Actress Darius McCrary, best known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the classic 90s sitcom "Family Matters," was released from jail two months after being arrested near the US-Mexico border on an outstanding warrant. The arrest was related to a felony charge stemming from his failure to pay child support.
According to sources close to McCrary, the resolution reached in court has finally cleared up the controversy surrounding his personal life. "This resolution allows Mr. McCrary to correct the misleading narrative and put this matter behind him," said his public defender Paulette Loftin.
The charges against McCrary were related to an out-of-state warrant issued by a Michigan court, which accused him of missing a court appearance regarding his failure to pay child support. His representative claimed that the court notice was sent to his post office box and he only had three days to appear in court, which would have allowed him time to address any legitimate concerns he may have had.
However, there is evidence to suggest that McCrary's arrest was not just about the warrant itself but also about a pattern of behavior that has led to multiple run-ins with the law. In November 2023, he was arrested for a second time for failure to pay child support due to an outstanding debt of $52,788.04.
Furthermore, there have been allegations of physical abuse against McCrary's youngest child. In 2017, his former third wife Tammy Brawner accused him of dangling her daughter over a boiling pot of water, while the following year, she claimed that he dislocated their then-2-year-old daughter's arm.
Despite these allegations, McCrary has consistently denied them, stating that they were orchestrated by Brawner. However, it seems that the resolution reached in court has brought some closure to his personal life and allowed him to move forward from this difficult period.
As for now, McCrary will be sentenced in February after entering a no-contest plea to all five felony charges related to the warrant. His representative announced that he would address the allegations made against him at the sentencing hearing.
... four years in jail is just heartbreaking, can't even imagine how tough it must've been on him and his family. child support issues are stressful enough, but add physical abuse allegations and you gotta wonder if he's got some serious demons to deal with. at the same time, I'm glad it looks like he's getting closure and can move forward 
... hope he gets a second chance and can turn his life around 
. all these allegations of physical abuse and stuff? that's wild... but at the same time, i'm glad he's getting out of there now 
maybe he'll finally address those claims once and for all 
but all those years in jail? that's a lot for someone who was already struggling 
hope he gets the help he needs and can focus on being a good dad to his kids 
While his public defender says the resolution clears up "misleading narratives", how can we trust that everything is on the up-and-up? 
, feels bad for the guy, been through some tough stuff. Four years is a long time, must've taken a toll on his life. Not sure what's more concerning, the fact he owed $52k in child support or those allegations of physical abuse 
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Like, how did it get that out of hand? And then to have allegations of physical abuse against his kid... I can barely even process. I feel bad for the kid, you know? I'm sure they're still dealing with the trauma from all that. And now Darius is just gonna walk out of jail and face sentencing in February? It's just so frustrating 
. I wish him all the best or whatever, but at the same time... *sigh*
. It sounds like the system wasn't exactly on his side either 
That does seem unfair, especially when you consider how much money he's allegedly owed 
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. I mean, if that was really what happened, wouldn't he have been more proactive about addressing the issue instead of getting caught off guard? And now there are allegations of physical abuse... it's just a whole mess.
. I hope Darius gets to clear his name at sentencing, but until then... 
. Just wish the courts handled things a bit more efficiently 
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... but like, you gotta cut some slack, ya know? Four years in jail is pretty harsh 
. I'm sure he's learned from it and will do better next time 
... but let's not jump to conclusions without hearing him out at his sentencing hearing, you feel? Maybe there's more to the story than meets the eye 
! Four years is way too long for someone who can afford to pay child support. And poor kid, all those years in jail while her mom is still denying everything... this guy needs some serious help 
. Its always hard to see someone go through struggles like this but its good that hes getting some closure 