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Dennis Rodman Follows in Lindsay Lohan's Footsteps, Will Do Community Service
Dennis Rodman (Joe Seer / Shutterstock.com)
Dennis Rodman was sentenced today to 104 hours of community service for failing to pay child support, reports City News Service.
Lawyers for Rodman's ex-wife, Michelle, say that the former Lakers star owes her at least $750,000, although Rodman's lawyers have said that amount is an exaggeration.
When handing down the sentence, Court Commissioner Barry Michaelson told Rodman that his suggestion was "to use your talents as a motivator, as a fine, fine athlete and as a fine person to assist others in need," reports FOX News.
Michelle and Rodman for married in 2003 and stayed together for a year. They've since been engaged in a court battle over custody of their two kids, ages 10 and 11.
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