Georgia Father Charged After Leaving Kids at McDonald's, Fundraiser Paused Over Disputed Claims
Police determined Chris Louis was not attending a job interview as claimed, while Antonio Brown's GoFundMe campaign for Louis is on hold pending verification.
- Chris Louis, 24, was arrested on March 22, 2025, for leaving his three children, ages 1, 6, and 10, unattended at a McDonald's in Augusta, Georgia, for 90 minutes.
- Louis initially claimed he left the children to attend a job interview, but police later confirmed he was not engaged in an interview during that time.
- Former NFL player Antonio Brown launched a GoFundMe campaign for Louis, raising over $75,000 within 24 hours, but paused the release of funds after police findings contradicted Louis's claims.
- The incident has fueled a national conversation about poverty, affordable childcare, and the criminalization of low-income parents' decisions.
- Louis remains charged with deprivation of a minor, a misdemeanor, and the case is pending further legal proceedings and public scrutiny.
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