Hollywood actor and Fast and Furious star Tyrese Gibson is back in the headlines—but not for his film career. The R&B singer and actor is now facing serious legal consequences as his ex-wife, Samantha Gibson, moves to have him jailed over nearly $500,000 in unpaid legal fees stemming from their ongoing divorce fallout.
Samantha Gibson, who divorced Tyrese in 2020 after three years of marriage, has filed a fourth motion in court demanding that the actor pay a staggering $492,651.99 owed to her legal team. The amount, she claims, has ballooned due to accumulated interest. Her attorneys—The Gleklen Law Firm and Bloom Lines Alexander—are now urging the court to hold Tyrese in contempt and sentence him to up to 20 days in jail for allegedly refusing to comply with multiple court orders.
According to court documents, Samantha’s legal team asserts that Tyrese has deliberately avoided settling the debt, despite being fully aware of the financial obligation. They argue that his actions amount to criminal contempt and should be punished accordingly.
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The former couple, who share a daughter named Soraya, had what many thought was a fairytale union when they married in 2017. However, their relationship ended in a highly publicized breakup that has since spiraled into years of legal drama. This latest chapter only adds to the mounting tension, with jail time now on the table for the Transformers actor.
As the court prepares to review the motion, fans and legal observers alike are closely watching the developments. With nearly half a million dollars at stake and the possibility of incarceration looming, Tyrese may soon have to face more than just media scrutiny—he could be facing a jail cell.
This unfolding legal showdown is a reminder that even Hollywood stars are not immune to the heavy hand of the law, especially when financial obligations from failed marriages go unresolved.
