Faizon Love Arrested on 2 Contempt Charges, Held Without Bond in Florida

Q: Jailed without bond over a paternity case, what will a Florida judge decide for actor Faizon Love today?

A Florida judge is expected to decide today whether Faizon Love remains jailed without bond or can be released, and on what terms. Love, arrested June 16 in Hillsborough County on two contempt-related charges reportedly tied to a reopened paternity case, must be brought before a judge within 24 hours for a first appearance. At that hearing, the judge will review whether there was probable cause for the arrest and whether his current no-bond status should continue. Because the case appears connected to family-court contempt, the judge may do more than simply set bail. In Florida, judges handling contempt in paternity or support-related matters often focus on compliance. That means the court could keep Love in custody, set a monetary bond, release him on his own recognizance, or impose “purge” conditions—specific steps he must take to secure release, such as complying with a prior court order. The judge can also add pretrial conditions, such as travel limits or other restrictions, if release is granted. If prosecutors seek pretrial detention, they would need to justify continued no-bond detention under Florida procedure. What is not yet known is the actual ruling. The available reporting establishes only that Love was being held without bond after his arrest and that today’s hearing is the point at which a judge is expected to decide whether that status stands or changes.

3 articles · Updated · WKRC TV Cincinnati · Jun 17

June 16 jail records show actor and comedian Faizon Love was arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida, on contempt of court and criminal contempt of court charges.
Love was being held without bond, according to the online records, indicating he remained in custody after the arrest.
Faizon Love is best known for roles in the 2009 comedy "Couples Retreat" and in "Elf," where he played the store manager in the "Santa's coming!" scene.