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Actor and comedian Faizon Love was taken into custody this week on contempt-of-court charges related to a child support dispute, according to jail records and statements from his attorney.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office records indicate that the 58-year-old Love was booked on June 16 in a Hillsborough County jail on two counts of contempt of court. The arrest pertains to a family court case in Hillsborough County, identified by case number 19-DR-017453.
Love’s lawyer, Glen R. Lansky of Lansky Law Group, confirmed that the actor was initially arrested in Riverside County, California, before being transported to Florida to face charges. Lansky explained that the arrest was carried out under orders from Judge Mark Kiser related to the contempt allegations.
“The underlying matter involves a motion for contempt due to failure to pay child support,” Lansky told ABC News. A hearing to address the contempt charges through a motion for rehearing is scheduled for Friday.
Further specifics regarding the case have not yet been disclosed.
Faizon Love is recognized for his work in films such as “Friday,” “Elf,” “The Replacements,” and “Couples Retreat.”