Carson City brings "deadbeat dad" back into court

William Mantik of Reno, who's accused of violating conditions of his probation by drinking alcohol, is scheduled to appear Monday in Carson District Court.

A Carson City jury convicted Mantik in December 1997. He owed nearly $95,000 in back support and penalties for his three children, who live in Washington.

Abstaining from alcohol became a condition of probation after his attorney said Mantik couldn't work and make payments because he was an alcoholic.

Mantik still owes nearly $88,000 in child support, but hasn't paid since October. He entered a management training program at a Wendy's restaurant, but is no longer employed there.

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