Rep. Katie Porter Secures Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend for Alleged Harassment

The California congresswoman alleges her former partner sent over a thousand threatening messages, endangering her safety and reputation.

Katie Porter obtained a temporary restraining order against ex-boyfriend Julian Willis, citing harassment and threats to her family and colleagues.
Court filings allege Willis sent over 1,000 messages, including defamatory claims, extortion attempts, and threats to her career and personal safety.
Porter claims Willis has a history of mental health struggles and substance abuse, with two involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations since 2022.
Willis denies the allegations, accusing Porter of trying to preempt his own legal action and calling her claims a tactic to silence him.
A hearing in mid-December will determine whether a permanent restraining order will be issued, potentially lasting up to five years.