'Elf' actor Faizon Love spotted in wheelchair for first court appearance since Florida arrest
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor Faizon Love appeared in a Florida courtroom wearing a prison jumpsuit and shackled, facing two contempt of court charges related to $250,000 in unpaid child support to his ex, Tiffany Lee.
- Lee's lawyer claimed Love ignored court orders and failed to make the mandated $2,500 monthly payments for years, while Love's attorneys argued he has no income and is struggling financially.
- Love admitted during the hearing that he currently cannot afford the child support payments, with his lawyer stating that jail time prevents him from working and damages his career.
- The judge ordered Love's release and gave him until July 1 to submit a financial statement proving his inability to pay, while Love's new attorney plans to file a petition to modify the child support arrangement.
- Love has a history of legal issues, including past assault charges, and was recently arrested in California before being transported to Florida for the contempt case.
