HOUSTON – Former hand surgeon Michael Brown was back in a downtown Houston court on Tuesday.
Brown was arrested on charges of violating his child support and spent Monday night in jail.
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Brown walked into the courtroom wearing an orange jumpsuit the next day and took the stand in his defense.
Brown has had a slew of legal problems in recent years. Earlier this year, authorities said Brown was arrested after an incident on an overseas flight.
Last year, a New York woman sued Brown, accusing the former physician of giving her herpes.
In 2011, Brown was acquitted of beating his ex-wife.
In 2006, Brown lost his medical license after testing positive for cocaine.
Brown is the founder and owner of Brown Hand Center, among other businesses.