Comedian Faizon Love is facing serious legal trouble after a San Diego judge ruled that there’s enough evidence to move forward with a felony assault case stemming from a disturbing incident last year. Love, best known for his roles in films like Friday and Elf, could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.
The alleged assault occurred in August 2024 at a hotel where a front desk clerk claims Love became irate after being told there were no available rooms—despite having booked one through a third-party app. According to the woman, Love’s anger escalated quickly.
“Mr. Love was extremely upset. It was zero to 100 real quick,” she testified at a preliminary hearing on July 29. “He was repeatedly asking if we knew who he was.”
She told the court that Love then violently pulled off the credit card machine and threw it at her, striking her in the head. The woman says she sustained a concussion from the attack and continues to suffer from health issues, including light sensitivity.
Two of her coworkers also took the stand and backed her claims, stating they witnessed the entire confrontation and the alleged assault.
After reviewing the testimonies, the judge ruled that there is enough probable cause for the case to proceed. Love is officially charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon, and the charge carries an enhancement due to the level of injury suffered by the victim. He has pleaded not guilty and is set to go on trial in January.
This isn’t the first time Faizon Love has been accused of violence. In 2017, he pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge after attacking a valet at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport. He received a $500 fine and a 180-day suspended jail sentence for that incident.
With a possible seven-year sentence hanging over him, Love’s upcoming trial will be closely watched, especially given his history and public profile.
