‘Elf’ actor Faizon Love wears blank stare in mugshot after he’s busted in Florida
Actor Faizon Love was arrested on June 16 and is currently held in a Florida jail without bond. He appeared in court on Friday using a wheelchair. His legal representation claims he is homeless and cannot pay child support.
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New details reveal Love was arrested on an outstanding warrant and appeared in court in a wheelchair.
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Faizon Love held without bond in Florida following arrest
confidence 90%Actor Faizon Love was arrested on June 16 and is currently held in a Florida jail without bond. He appeared in court on Friday using a wheelchair. His legal representation claims he is homeless and cannot pay child support.
What's confirmed:
- Faizon Love was arrested in Florida on June 16.
- Love is being held in a Florida jail without bond.
Still unconfirmed:
- Love appeared in court in a wheelchair due to an outstanding warrant.
- Love's attorney claims he was homeless and unable to pay child support.
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Faizon Love claims he is broke during Florida court appearance
confidence 90%Actor Faizon Love is being held without bond in Hillsborough County on two counts of contempt of court. During a court appearance, Love stated he has no savings or permanent residence. He says a friend currently pays his expenses.
What's confirmed:
- Faizon Love appeared in the movie Elf.
- Faizon Love was arrested in Florida.
Still unconfirmed:
- Love has been arrested several times since 2017.
- Love drives an old car.
- Love is completely broke.
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Faizon Love Arrested in Florida Over Contempt Charges
confidence 90%Actor Faizon Love was detained in Florida on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. He faces two counts of contempt of court related to a paternity dispute. Love is currently being held without bond in Hillsborough County.
What's confirmed:
- Faizon Love was arrested in Florida on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- Love was booked in Tampa on two counts of contempt of court.
- The charges are connected to a paternity case.
- The actor is being held without bond.
- Love appeared in the movies Elf and Couples Retreat.
Still unconfirmed:
- Love's arrest is related to $250k in child support arrears.
- The actor claimed he was too broke to pay child support before his arrest.
- The paternity case dates back to 2019.