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Faizon Love is back in the headlines, but this time it’s not for his comedic chops. The veteran actor is facing felony assault charges after allegedly throwing a credit card reader at a hotel clerk, resulting in a concussion. Talk about a heavy swipe! In an interview, he expressed disbelief over being charged in his hometown of San Diego, a city where he believed he should be cruising through life unbothered.
Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time Faizon’s had a run-in with the law. He’s owned up to a previous jail sentence for attacking an airport employee but insists that this latest fiasco at the Sheraton hotel was harmless. However, prosecutors aren’t buying that defense. They claim he unleashed a rage-fueled hit that was strong enough to break the clerk’s glasses. Maybe next time, he should just stick to a polite *please and thank you* at the front desk!
For a first-time offender, Faizon’s mindset seems a bit off. He was shocked to find out that throwing a tech gadget in frustration could land him a felony charge. Definitely not a misunderstanding anyone expects when checking in for a vacation. What’s your take—should flying gadgets ever lead to felony charges, or is it all a misunderstanding blown out of proportion?
From Hollywood to courtroom drama, it’s clear Love’s life is anything but dull. Who knew a credit card reader could be used for more than just swiping? Here’s hoping he figures out how to navigate this mess with less turbulence moving forward.
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