Sunday, August 22, 1999
Ex-Bengal near deal on support
Brooks among 69 accused of nonpayment
BY TOM McCANN
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Retired Bengals running back James Brooks could return to Cincinnati to start paying $105,000 in back child support before his old team starts its regular season.
Hamilton County prosecutors have been negotiating a deal with Mr. Brooks' attorney that could put him in a Cincinnati courtroom within three weeks. He will face two felony indictments for failing to support his 6-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter.
In return, he will not be arrested until he returns to Cincinnati, Hamilton County Prosecutor Mike Allen said.
Mr. Brooks has been living in London for about five years. His attorney contacted the prosecutor's office shortly after it began a publicity campaign Aug. 5 to crack down on 69 “deadbeat parents.”
“We've gotten every indi cation that Mr. Brooks wants to cooperate with us and at least begin to take care of the situation,” Mr. Allen said. “And his children will start to get what they deserve.”
If he doesn't begin to pay, he could face up to two years in prison for the charges as well as time for a federal charge for leaving the country to avoid prosecution.
The former Pro Bowl rusher played for the Bengals from 1984 to 1991, including their run for the 1989 Super Bowl. He holds the team's season and career rushing records
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