Overview

• 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.