Man Jailed in Failing to Pay Child Support

William M. Burke has recently finished a year in jail for failing to pay child support for a son he hasn't seen in five years. He reportedly owes at least $36,000 in child support. However, he does pay support for two other children and is not behind in those matters. He claims that a 2004 car accident caused his life and finances to spiral out of control. Due to this, he says he was unable to work for a while because of the injuries he sustained.      

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