All articles tagged with #restraining order
A federal judge granted the CFTC's request for a temporary restraining order, pausing Arizona's criminal case against Kalshi over alleged illegal sports bets and reinforcing the federal regulator's authority to oversee prediction markets.
A judge granted a seven-day extension to the restraining order tied to Nexstar’s proposed merger with Tegna, giving more time for the case while the deal proceeds; a correction note updates the spelling of Nexstar CEO Perry Sook’s name to Sook.
A U.S. district judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the integration of Nexstar and Tegna, citing potential reduced competition and harm to consumers. The order requires hold-separate management, keeping Tegna independent in decisions over retransmission negotiations, newsroom staffing, and operations, while the case proceeds. The FCC had allowed the deal to exceed the 39% national ownership cap via a waiver, spurring further challenges from DirecTV, state attorneys general, and consumer groups. Nexstar must respond by April 1, and a hearing on a possible preliminary injunction is scheduled for April 7.
A federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, delaying the merger and barring integration until an April 7 hearing amid DirecTV’s lawsuit alleging reduced competition and higher distributor prices; eight states have joined lawsuits, and the FCC has approved the deal despite opposition and Trump’s prior support.
A Massachusetts judge acquitted former North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons of pointing a gun at a fellow officer during a June incident involving a restraining order, ruling there is reasonable doubt about whether she aimed at the officer or kept the weapon aimed at herself.
Puka Nacua’s attorney denied the Dec. 31 bite and antisemitic remarks, saying the accusations are false and a defamation suit will be filed; Atiabi sought a restraining order in Los Angeles, which a judge temporarily denied ahead of an April 14 hearing. The defense asserts the case is not sexual or domestic-violence related and cites a sober witness who disputes the remarks, while noting Nacua’s December apology for an antisemitic livestream moment. Mediation reportedly included pressure to publicize statements and possible blackmail.
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is accused in a TMZ-sourced filing of biting a woman on December 31, 2025, with a photo of a circular bite pattern; his attorney describes the act as horseplay, while the accuser alleges antisemitic remarks. A temporary restraining order was sought but denied, with another hearing set for April 14.
Jessi Draper and husband Jordan Ngatikaura, who star in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, are divorcing, but a new legal wrinkle emerged when Ngatikaura filed a temporary restraining order against Draper hours after divorce filings were revealed; Draper opposed the order in Utah on the same day. They share two children, Jagger and Jovi, and have a blended family, amid prior disclosures of emotional strain and ongoing divorce proceedings.
Jessi Draper’s ex, Jordan Ngatikaura, filed for a temporary restraining order against her on March 20—one day after he filed for divorce—before later opposing the order. The couple, together for five years and featured on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, have endured a turbulent split that included past allegations of emotional abuse and Draper’s admission of cheating. Ngatikaura’s statement framed the divorce around protecting their children as they move forward, with the restraining order unfolding amid ongoing separation.
Miami-Dade prosecutors filed four charges against Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. after ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, a WNBA player, testified she feared for her life and described abuse and death threats; the charges are aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police, resisting an officer with violence, and misdemeanor stalking, tied to a police chase and Jackson’s report at a Doral station, with a restraining order against Pearce extended.
A U.S. district judge issued a mixed restraining order in the Gibbs-Gabehart-Spire case: Gabehart can remain Spire’s Chief Motorsports Officer but cannot engage in duties overlapping with his former Joe Gibbs Racing role, must return proprietary information, and the court set a March 16 date to address discovery and a preliminary injunction, with JGR posting a $100,000 bond if Gabehart wins.
Joey Aguilar, Tennessee's quarterback, was granted a temporary restraining order blocking NCAA eligibility rules, advancing his bid to return to Tennessee in 2026 for a sixth season of college football. He filed suit seeking an extra year of Division I eligibility after a 2025 season in which he threw for 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns (plus four rushing TDs); his path has included Appalachian State and a transfer to UCLA, with involvement in the Diego Pavia eligibility suit that was dismissed.
A U.S. District Court in Oregon issued a 14-day temporary restraining order restricting federal officers outside Portland’s ICE building from using chemical or projectile crowd-control munitions unless there is an imminent threat, and barring strikes to the head, neck, or torso unless deadly force is justified, as protests continue and a separate lawsuit over exposure to tear gas proceeds; hearings are scheduled to decide further steps.
A Minnesota judge declined to issue a temporary restraining order to stop ICE operations, saying more evidence is needed as the state sues federal officials to halt the surge; federal response is due by Jan. 19 and the state by Jan. 22, after the plaintiffs sought a two-week halt.
Zachery Ty Bryan, known for 'Home Improvement,' has been accused of domestic violence including punching his ex-girlfriend and threatening her life, leading to a 5-year restraining order against him. This follows a history of previous incidents involving Bryan and domestic violence charges. The court has ordered him to stay 100 yards away from his ex-girlfriend until 2030.