Bachelorette Winner Devin Strader Addresses Controversy Over Past Arrest and Restraining Order

Strader denies allegations of abuse from a former relationship and apologizes for sharing private messages with Jenn Tran.

Devin Strader, who won Jenn Tran's season of 'The Bachelorette,' has spoken out about his 2017 arrest and a restraining order filed by an ex-girlfriend.
Strader was accused of burglary and multiple incidents of physical and verbal abuse by his ex-girlfriend, including choking and public humiliation.
He denied all allegations, stating that the accusations are 'severely misconstrued' and that the restraining order was dismissed.
Strader apologized for posting a video revealing private text messages with Tran, calling it a 'lapse in judgment.'
The controversy has raised questions about ABC's vetting process for contestants on 'The Bachelorette.'