DeAndre Brown Was Once Celebrated for His Comeback. Now He Faces a Steeper Slide.

DeAndre Brown was once celebrated for his comeback. Now he faces a steeper slide.

DeAndre and Vinessa Brown were touted for their nonprofit’s reentry work and dedication to the Frayser community. Their trajectory changed abruptly this past week, when they were accused of felony theft, computer fraud, money laundering and official misconduct.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris speaks on Deandre Brown’s arrest

Deandre Brown and his wife, Vinessa Brown, made their first court appearance Friday morning. The couple is accused of misappropriating hundreds of thousands of dollars while running a nonprofit. Even more money is unaccounted for. Now, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is weighing in on the case.