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‘Elf’ actor accused of owing nearly $250,000 in unpaid child support, reports say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Thaddeus Randazzo, Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points He was held in custody for 16 days at the Hillsborough County jail before being released. Further details about the case, including the amount of child support allegedly owed, are available from the source, which reported on the arrest and subsequent release of Faizon Love.
From Sarasota, Fla.: Faizon Love, an actor known for his roles in films, was recently arrested. The arrest was related to a child support case. He was held in custody for 16 days at the Hillsborough County jail before being released.
The actor, who appeared in "Elf" and other movies, was taken into custody on contempt of court charges. His release from jail occurred on a Friday.
Further details about the case, including the amount of child support allegedly owed, are available from the source, which reported on the arrest and subsequent release of Faizon Love.
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Category: safety Published: June 21, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? From Sarasota, Fla.: Faizon Love, an actor known for his roles in films, was recently arrested. The arrest was related to a child support case. He was held in custody for 16 days at the Hillsborough…
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