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‘Elf’ actor accused of owing nearly $250,000 in unpaid child support, reports say
By Thaddeus Randazzo, Akim Powell at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - “Elf” actor Faizon Love was arrested on contempt of court charges, according to authorities.Love was released from the Hillsborough County jail Friday after spending 16 days in custody in connection with a child support case.Love, known for roles in “Friday,” “El...
Key takeaway Love was released from the Hillsborough County jail Friday after spending 16 days in custody in connection with a child support case.
Why this matters in The Nashville
For Nashville residents, the case of Faizon Love serves as a reminder that child support obligations know no state lines. As a city with its own police department and municipal government, Nashville's families are not immune to the challenges of enforcing child support payments when one parent resides out of state. The fact that Love was arrested in California and faced a contempt of court charge in Florida highlights the complexities of interstate child support cases. Nashville's families who find themselves in similar situations may face significant hurdles in collecting owed payments. The Metro Nashville Public Schools district, which serves the city, may also feel the indirect effects of unpaid child support, as families struggling to make ends meet may require additional support services. As the court awaits Love's financial statement, Nashville families awaiting child support payments will likely be watching closely to see how the case unfolds.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - “Elf” actor Faizon Love was arrested on contempt of court charges, according to authorities.Love was released from the Hillsborough County jail Friday after spending 16 days in custody in connection with a child support case.Love, known for roles in “Friday,” “El...
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