Former Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell Arrested Over Child Support

Former NFL running back Le'Veon Bell was arrested in Ohio over the weekend on a warrant from Michigan related to alleged unpaid child support. The 34-year-old former Pittsburgh Steelers star was taken into custody on July 19 following an autograph-signing appearance at the Belden Village Mall in Jackson Township and remained in the Stark County Jail on a courtesy hold as of Monday, July 20.

The arrest stems from a warrant issued by Michigan authorities. According to Bell's attorney, Thomas Shaffer, the child support payments in question are based on his client's former NFL salary, which he no longer earns. Shaffer stated that Bell cashed in a $50,000 NFL pension earlier this year to pay toward the child support for the Michigan-based child. The attorney argued that the court-mandated payments do not reflect Bell's current financial situation, creating a cycle of non-compliance. "This is a revolving door because he pays a number that doesn't reflect his true income," Shaffer said. "The issue will never end. The court needs to reflect his true income."

Bell's financial challenges are compounded by a separate, substantial legal judgment. Last year, a default judgment of $25 million...