May 15, 2014

Mekhi Phifer Files for Bankruptcy


mekhiAccording to legal documents obtained by E! News, actor Mekhi Phifer filed for bankruptcy on April 22 in California.

Phifer, 39, is best known for his role as a doctor on ER, and he also appeared opposite Eminem in the movie 8 Mile.

According the the Chapter 7 request documents, Phifer has $67.701 in assets, including $7,000 in furniture, two 9mm handguns ($800), and a 2003 Range Rover.

Phifer faces over $1.2 million in debts and claims against him, including back taxes owed to the IRS and the state of California, and child support.

It is estimated that Phifer earns $7,500 a month but has about $11,600 in monthly expenses.

 

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