All articles tagged with #protective order
Taylor Frankie Paul, star of Mormon Wives, and her ex‑partner are in a Utah courtroom battle over child custody, with both sides seeking protective orders against each other in 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City on April 7, 2026.
Tate Paul asked Utah police to clarify protections for his children after Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2023 domestic-violence arrest; officers indicated that a jail-release agreement likely barred contact for a short period and said he could apply for a full protective order to shield the kids.
Utah police are investigating a third domestic-violence allegation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen; no charges have been filed yet, but she has temporarily lost custody of their son and a protective order was issued as investigators review a 2023 incident and a leaked video, with Draper police also probing the case and plans for Paul’s Bachelorette involvement stalled by the controversy.
Princess Love has withdrawn the protective order against Ray J after a courthouse hearing amended it to allow him unlimited contact with their two children, with Love saying the kids miss their father as they move on with their divorce. The saga also involves Ray J’s 2025 gun-brandishing arrest and health fears, including a hospital visit for heart pains and a widely discussed claim that he has months to live.
A judge issued a protective order against Florida Congressman Cory Mills, barring him from contacting his ex-girlfriend Lindsey Langston and making social media references, after she claimed he threatened her with revenge porn following their breakup amid investigations into his conduct.
Blake Lively has requested a protective order to prevent Justin Baldoni’s legal team from accessing her private messages with Taylor Swift, amid ongoing litigation involving Wayfarer Studios. Despite dropping an earlier subpoena, Baldoni’s team is accused of still pursuing Swift’s communications and withholding relevant documents. Meanwhile, Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively was dismissed, though some claims may be amended.
"Selling Sunset" star Christine Quinn is seeking additional legal protection against her husband, Christian Dumontet, following his arrest for alleged assault with a deadly weapon. Quinn is reportedly speaking with attorneys and considering a restraining order to prioritize her and her son's safety, with plans to make further allegations against Christian. Their relationship appears strained, and Quinn will need to file for a temporary restraining order as the emergency protective order provided by police is set to expire.
Christine Quinn's husband, Christian Dumontet, was arrested for the second time for violating a protective order after a domestic incident involving their 2-year-old son. Dumontet allegedly threw a bag with glass, injuring the child, and was taken into custody for assault with a deadly weapon. Quinn's focus is on the safety of her child, and she has hired legal counsel to work on a restraining order filing. Dumontet is scheduled to appear in court on April 11, and information about his legal representation is not available at this time.
An 11-year-old boy in Chicago was fatally stabbed while trying to protect his pregnant mother from an attacker, identified as Crosetti Brand, who had a protective order against him. The boy's mother was critically injured in the incident, and Brand has been charged with nine felony counts, including first degree murder and home invasion with a dangerous weapon. The community remembers the boy as a loved member, and the incident has sparked outrage and sorrow.
A New York judge has issued a protective order to shield the identities of jurors in Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial for alleged business records fraud, citing concerns of possible harassment or tampering. The Manhattan district attorney's office requested the order, citing threats received by prosecutors and judges from Trump supporters. Despite the protective order, the jury selection process will remain open to the public. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records and has pleaded not guilty, claiming the charges are politically motivated. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on March 25.
Judge Cannon has ruled that the public interest outweighs the protective order in the Trump case, prompting backlash from Special Counsel Jack Smith who argues that unsealing the names of witnesses could deter cooperation and pose safety risks. Critics accuse Cannon of bias for Trump and predict that her ruling will likely be overturned on appeal, citing a lack of legal basis to unseal the witness list and potential danger to witnesses. The 11th Circuit previously reversed Cannon's decision in this case, and experts believe it may do so again.
David Crowe, accused of stalking and harassing Taylor Swift, was held without bail after being arrested three times near her NYC home and violating a protective order. He was arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of second-degree criminal contempt and ordered to undergo a psychiatric exam. Court documents revealed that a security worker had spotted Crowe near Swift's home about 30 times since November. Swift's Manhattan townhouse has been the scene of several break-ins when she wasn't there, including by some identified as stalkers.
David Crowe, a 33-year-old man from Seattle, has been arrested three times outside Taylor Swift's NYC home and was ordered held without bail for violating a protective order. He was arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of second-degree criminal contempt and ordered to undergo a psychiatric exam. Prosecutors stated that Crowe violated a protective order issued on Wednesday mandating he stay away from Swift and her home. Court documents revealed that Crowe had been spotted near Swift's home about 30 times since November 25 and had repeatedly been told to leave the area.
Taylor Swift's alleged stalker, David Crowe, was arraigned on charges including stalking and harassment after reportedly being spotted at her NYC home over 30 times in the past 2 months and asking to speak to her. Prosecutors requested supervised release with strict conditions, and a judge granted their request while also signing off on a protective order prohibiting him from contacting Taylor.
Elon Musk has filed documents in a Texas court seeking a protective order and restricted access to his custody battle with Grimes over their three shared children. Musk argues that the potential risk to his children outweighs any public interest in the high-profile case. The protective order would keep information revealed during a deposition from being made public. The couple has been fighting over jurisdiction, with Musk filing in Texas and Grimes countersuing in California. Musk's request for privacy assurances is seen as reasonable given his level of fame and concerns about his children's safety.