First, I will clarify the reason Mr. Smiley was arrested. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest due to his failure to appear in connection with a Stipulation and Order after Hearing filed October 9, 2007. This Stipulation specifically outlined the eight counts of contempt that Mr. Smiley signed a guilty plea, in order to allow him an additional twelve months to pay the sums due in connection with the contempt and fulfill his court ordered obligations. They date back to February 2005 and are summarized below:
1. Mr. Smiley was given 12 months from Septeber 7, 2007 to purge the (8) eight counts of contempt.
2. The contempt will be purged when the last payment is made to all parties and all payments have been made in full.
3. Payments due for all outstanding attorneys fees court ordered to be paid by Mr. Smiley. Additionally, Mr. Smiley would have to bring outstanding current claims for his half of reimbursement for expenses due for minor child current.
4. Mr. Smiley agrees that burden to prove the eight (8) counts of contempt are met.
5. Mr. Smiley is required to meet with Ms. Arroyo monthly to confer and reimburse the other for their respective one-half share of the expenses for Grayson, including medical costs, therapy cost and school costs.
6. Mr Smiley shall pay 100% of the attorney’s fees and costs incurred relating to and arising from the preparation and court appearances for the contempt including all costs to enforce the Orders made December 14, 2006, December 18, 2006, Ruling made February 14, 2007, May 3, 2007 and to date.
7. Mr. Smiley is to pay child support arrears that were previously being paid by wage assignment directly to Ms. Arroyo within the 12 month period, i.e. on or before September 7, 2008.
8. Respondent shall immediately take all necessary steps to ensure Ms. Arroyo’s access to Grayson’s medical insurance provider.
So you see this is not just about his financial obligations, but his refusal to comply with court orders in connection with his son’s medical insurance and meeting to confer with me with respect to Grayson’s care.
These are the facts of the case pending in Orange County. The remaining outstanding child support, and one-half share for out of pocket expenditures for Grayson for the last two years are being handled through the Los Angeles Court System.
For the record, the http://www.amazinggray.org website was designed solely to keep in touch with family and friends and the groups we belong to that actively advocate for pediatric cancer research, and are involved with groups that focus on quality of life for our children.
Grayson has recovered well from his recent surgery and is looking forward to enjoying his summer with friends and family. Thank you for your effort to post actual facts, rather than the typical tidbit of inaccurate information that was released as a statement from Mr. Smiley’s representatives.