Faizon Love, Elf Actor, Arrested in Florida on Legal Charges

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Faizon Love, a 58-year-old actor known for his role as Eddie in "Elf" alongside Will Ferrell.

WHAT:

Fox News - Faizon Love is being held without bond on the contempt charges.

US Magazine - Faizon Love was charged with two counts of contempt of court in connection to a paternity case.

Sportskeeda - Faizon Love was arrested on contempt-of-court charges.

Coming Soon - Love was booked into a Tampa jail.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - Hillsborough County, Florida.

Sportskeeda - Tampa jail.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - Love was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - The specific reasons for the contempt-of-court charges were not detailed in the articles.

HOW:

Coming Soon - The arrest was reported by TMZ.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 01:55 UTC)

Faizon Love is currently being held without bond on contempt charges, according to a report from Fox News. This development has raised significant attention as the situation unfolds. Further details about the charges and the circumstances surrounding them are expected to emerge soon.

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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 21:42 UTC)

Faizon Love has been charged with two counts of contempt of court related to a paternity case. The charges were reported by US Magazine at 21:41 UTC. This legal development adds to the ongoing situation surrounding Love's personal matters.

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(UPDATED June 18, 2026 19:53 UTC)

Actor Faizon Love, best known for his role as Eddie in "Elf," has been arrested on contempt-of-court charges and is currently booked into a Tampa jail in Hillsborough County, Florida. The arrest took place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, although the specific reasons behind the contempt charges have not been disclosed. This incident was first reported by TMZ.