Tyrese Gibson, star of “Fast and Furious,” arrested for unpaid child support

Tyrese Gibson | Photo credit: RICHARD SHOTWELL

The actor and singer Tyrese Gibson, known for his role in Fast and Furious Franchise, was arrested Monday morning in a Fulton County, Georgia courtroom for unpaid child support. The arrest came amid an ongoing legal battle with his ex-wife, Samantha Lee, over the payment of child support for their five-year-old daughter, Soraya.

Gibson was found guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with a $10,000 monthly payment order issued in April 2022. Judge Kevin Farmer, who presided over the case, ruled that Gibson's refusal to meet his financial obligations justified his arrest. He was handcuffed and taken into custody immediately from the courtroom.

Gibson could reportedly avoid jail time if he pays $73,000, which includes $7,500 in legal fees for Lee's attorney. The singer is reportedly working to pay off the outstanding debt.

Gibson had raised the possibility of his arrest on social media and accused Judge Farmer and Lee's legal team of collusion in a now-deleted Instagram post. The legal battle continues as Gibson attempts to appeal the court's ruling and settle the payments.