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Faizon Love Arrested in Florida Over Child Support Contempt Charges
Tampa police took actor Faizon Love into custody on June 16 2026 after a judge ordered him to appear in court over a child‑support dispute. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Love was booked on two counts of contempt of court for failing to attend a hearing related to an alleged $250,000 debt to Tiffany Lee, a woman who claims he owes her child‑support payments.
Love, 58, was held without bond at the Orient Road Jail. The actor, born Langston Faizon Santisima on June 14 1968 in Cuba, began his career in the late 1980s as a stand‑up comedian on the television series L.A. Friday (1988‑1990). Over the next three decades he amassed more than 90 acting credits, from the 1995 film Friday to the 2009 comedy Couples Retreat, and even lent his voice to the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Love’s legal troubles are not new. In March 2017 he was arrested for assaulting a valet at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, pleaded no contest, paid a $500 fine and received a suspended 180‑day sentence. A year later, in February 2024, a San Diego hotel employee filed a lawsuit alleging that Love had attacked her after a dispute over a credit‑card reader.
The 2026 arrest followed a series of court appearances that began in April when Love failed to appear at a scheduled hearing, citing a medical emergency. A judge subsequently imposed a 90‑day sentence for non‑compliance. When authorities finally detained him, Love claimed he had earned only $13,000 in the five years preceding the arrest and had no income in the past year.
He appeared in court on June 19, 2026, wearing a red jumpsuit and using a wheelchair, according to a local news report. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Love was held at the Orient Road Jail until a bond hearing, after which he was released on June 30, 2026, following a 16‑day detention. The bond amount was not disclosed.
Florida court documents show that the contempt charges remain pending and no settlement has been announced. The paternity dispute and the alleged unpaid child‑support continue to be the subject of ongoing legal proceedings. Love’s legal status is therefore subject to further court actions, and any future developments will be reported by local authorities and the media.
While Love’s filmography includes memorable roles in Elf and Friday, his recent legal challenges highlight the difficulties that actors may face when income streams are irregular. The case underscores the importance of complying with court orders and the potential consequences of non‑payment of child support.
The entertainment industry has seen several high‑profile actors confront similar legal issues, and Love’s situation adds to a broader conversation about financial responsibility and the legal obligations of public figures. As of now, no further developments have been announced, and the case will likely be monitored by both legal observers and fans of Love’s work. The situation remains under active court review, and any new filings will be reported by official sources.
Love, 58, was held without bond at the Orient Road Jail. The actor, born Langston Faizon Santisima on June 14 1968 in Cuba, began his career in the late 1980s as a stand‑up comedian on the television series L.A. Friday (1988‑1990). Over the next three decades he amassed more than 90 acting credits, from the 1995 film Friday to the 2009 comedy Couples Retreat, and even lent his voice to the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Love’s legal troubles are not new. In March 2017 he was arrested for assaulting a valet at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, pleaded no contest, paid a $500 fine and received a suspended 180‑day sentence. A year later, in February 2024, a San Diego hotel employee filed a lawsuit alleging that Love had attacked her after a dispute over a credit‑card reader.
The 2026 arrest followed a series of court appearances that began in April when Love failed to appear at a scheduled hearing, citing a medical emergency. A judge subsequently imposed a 90‑day sentence for non‑compliance. When authorities finally detained him, Love claimed he had earned only $13,000 in the five years preceding the arrest and had no income in the past year.
He appeared in court on June 19, 2026, wearing a red jumpsuit and using a wheelchair, according to a local news report. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Love was held at the Orient Road Jail until a bond hearing, after which he was released on June 30, 2026, following a 16‑day detention. The bond amount was not disclosed.
Florida court documents show that the contempt charges remain pending and no settlement has been announced. The paternity dispute and the alleged unpaid child‑support continue to be the subject of ongoing legal proceedings. Love’s legal status is therefore subject to further court actions, and any future developments will be reported by local authorities and the media.
While Love’s filmography includes memorable roles in Elf and Friday, his recent legal challenges highlight the difficulties that actors may face when income streams are irregular. The case underscores the importance of complying with court orders and the potential consequences of non‑payment of child support.
The entertainment industry has seen several high‑profile actors confront similar legal issues, and Love’s situation adds to a broader conversation about financial responsibility and the legal obligations of public figures. As of now, no further developments have been announced, and the case will likely be monitored by both legal observers and fans of Love’s work. The situation remains under active court review, and any new filings will be reported by official sources.
