Actor Faizon Love was arrested this week in Florida after a court found him in contempt for failing to pay child support, leading to a 90-day jail sentence.
Faizon Love, a comedic actor known for his roles in films such as *Friday*, *The Replacements*, and *Elf*, was arrested this week in connection with a long-standing paternity and child support dispute in Florida. The arrest was reported by TMZ on Wednesday and occurred after a court determined that Love was in contempt of court, resulting in a directive for him to serve jail time.
According to booking records, Love was arrested on Tuesday in Hillsborough County and was subsequently booked into a detention facility located in Tampa, Florida. He faces two counts of contempt of court related to ongoing litigation with Tiffany Lee, who claims that Love has failed to meet his child support obligations.
Court documents reveal that a judge had previously held Love in contempt for not adhering to court orders associated with the child support case. Following this ruling, the court mandated that Love surrender to serve a 90-day jail sentence, indicating that failure to comply would lead to his arrest.
Earlier this year, Love sought relief from the court, contending that he was financially unable to meet the allegations claiming he owed roughly $250,000 in child support payments. In his filings, Love indicated that his earnings had significantly decreased and that he was facing considerable financial difficulties.
He reported that his highest gross annual income over the past five years was approximately $13,000 and claimed that he had not earned any income in the last year. Love also mentioned a medical incident that he said prevented him from attending a scheduled court hearing in April.
Despite his claims of financial hardship, the court proceeded with the contempt proceedings. The judge concluded that Love had not complied with the court’s directives, leading to his current custody situation.
This arrest adds to the list of legal challenges faced by Love. As the case progresses, it returns to the court's agenda, where the parties involved will continue to litigate issues related to child support compliance and enforcement. The news comes at a time when the development of the fourth and final *Friday* film is underway, featuring Ice Cube and Mike Epps. It remains uncertain whether Faizon Love will reprise his role as Big Worm in the upcoming film.
As of now, neither Love nor representatives for Tiffany Lee have issued any public statements regarding the arrest. Further court hearings are anticipated as the case continues in Hillsborough County.
