Tyrese Gibson was taken into custody for failing to pay child support He was ordered to pay $10,000 monthly to his ex Samantha Lee the hearing took place at the Fulton County court on Monday morning Judge Kevin farmer expressed frustration over Gibson's refusal to pay Gibson was held in contempt of court during the proceedings he was placed in handcuffs and escorted out of the courtroom the judge offered a chance to avoid jail time by paying $73,000 this amount includes $7,500 for Samantha's attorney fees Gibson was temporarily detained but was later released the incident highlights ongoing issues in Celebrity child support cases