[vincesanity82]

Former NFL receiver Andre Rison is facing a court-ordered Chapter 11 bankruptcy to pay more than $105,000 in back child support and other claims, the Associated Press reports.

The 40-year-old Rison was a 1989 first-round draft pick who played 12 years for the Colts, Falcons, Browns, Packers, Jaguars, Chiefs, and Raiders and made five Pro Bowls, but his personal life usually overshadowed his on-field success. He is probably best known for having his mansion torched by his then-girlfriend, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of the musical group TLC.

The AP reports that a bankruptcy court petition shows that Rison owes child support, attorney fees, and court administrative costs. His ex-wife, Tonja Rison, is listed as one of the creditors, with a claim for more than $58,000 in child support. An Atlanta law office is claiming $46,000 in unpaid legal fees for seeking child support from Rison for two children by a girlfriend. Even the Genesee County friend of the court is getting in on the action, requesting $400 in administrative fees.

Rison made several million dollars in his NFL career, including a $5 million signing bonus from the Browns in 1995. Neither Rison nor his attorney have commented publicly on the bankruptcy order.


How can you waste several millions of dollars and have to file bankruptcy, thats freakin crazy, guy sees money most people wont see in their lifetime and he goes broke..

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[Gotham Dark Knight]

Why am I not suprised that "Bad Moon" Rison is now broke...it's a shame...great receiver he was...

[ThePundit]

This happens to a lot of pro athletes. They make a lot of money very fast, don't know how to handle it, listen to bad advice, go into bad investment schemes, and then just like that...it's gone.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

I could have sworn that one of Rison's ex girlfriend once set fire to his house...I don't think the guy is known for great choices...

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

I could have sworn that one of Rison's ex girlfriend once set fire to his house...I don't think the guy is known for great choices...

Yep, it was a female rapper, I think from that group TLC. She's dead now if I'm not mistaken.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Yep, it was a female rapper, I think from that group TLC. She's dead now if I'm not mistaken.

Left eye Lopez? or something like that...I think the girl was missing an eye...