Tuesday, June 10, 2014 2:45 pm
Authorities: Stevie J owes $1M in child support
The cast member, 40-year-old Steven Jordan, known as "Stevie J," is also a Grammy-winning record producer.
He was arrested Monday. At an Atlanta court appearance Tuesday, he was ordered held until a bail hearing Wednesday. His lawyer declined comment afterward.
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara (buh-RAH'-ruh) says Jordan, an Atlanta resident, failed to pay support for two children while earning $27,000 monthly.
Prosecutors say Jordan failed to make a voluntary payment in the first nine months of 2013. At the time, he earned $193,000 on the show and another $100,000 from music royalties.
VH1 has declined to comment.