Andre Rison sentenced to 5 years probation in child support case
Former Pro Bowl performer needs to make restitution Brad Biggs
Andre Rison has been sentenced to five years of probation in federal court and ordered to pay more than $300,000 in restitution for failing to pay child support.
The Arizona Republic reports Rison, the five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, was accused of failing to support a child now 13 between August 2008 and August 2011.
Rison, who is best known for his days as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, will have to pay $2,350 in monthly payments along with $1,000 to pay off the restitution, according to the report.
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