Mother of Hollywood actress arrested for $10 library fine

The mother of a Hollywood actress literally got the book thrown at her. Her alleged crime, an overdue book.

Tika Sumpter, famous for her role on Gossip Girl, took to Twitter after her mother was arrested for owing a library fine of $10.

Sumpter said "An overdue book should NEVER result in a warrant, this is a legal scam."

And for the record, the book had already been returned, but never put back in the system.

Her mother was quickly released after a $500 bond was paid.

The arrest took place in Johnston County, North Carolina.

Sumpter added "Every cop at the jail thought it was ridiculous."

The Smithfield Library, where the fine was due, says they were not responsible for the warrant.

The sheriff's office said she was arrested because the check she used to pay the fine bounced and she never made good on the payment afterward.

By the way, Sumpter's mother, Janice Acquista is a retired corrections officer.

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