Actor Faizon Love, remembered for his role in Elf, was arrested in Florida after being accused of contempt of court in a case related to child support.
According to information shared by Entertainment Weekly, he was taken into custody in Hillsborough County and remains jailed without bond.
Court records indicate that Love faces two counts of contempt of court linked to a paternity case and is involved in a dispute over approximately $250,000 in unpaid child support.
He claims to be experiencing financial difficulties and reportedly declared very low income in recent years. According to TMZ, he stated that he earned $0 last year and that his highest annual income in recent years was only $13,000.
The arrest occurred after the actor failed to appear at court hearings and did not comply with court orders related to the case. He was taken into custody and remains detained while the legal proceedings continue.
This is not the first legal issue for the actor, who has been involved in other allegations in recent years, including assault cases and disputes at commercial establishments, according to court records cited by the media.
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